https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-in-the-water-why-bessent-should-fear-the-bond-marketContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-in-the-water-why-bessent-should-fear-the-bond-markethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-in-the-water-why-bessent-should-fear-the-bond-market#u54127Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:56:25 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims U.S. bonds are outperforming global markets despite warnings from Wall Street professionals. His strategy includes a $4 billion bond intervention gambit that has caused concern in Asia and drawn criticism from Stanley Druckenmiller and a former Fed Vice Chair. While Bessent maintains his position, critics suggest his approach interferes with plans for the Federal Reserve and risks significant market instability. This tension persists as Bessent attempts to maintain credibility while challenging the prevailing market narrative.Why it mattersBessent is man https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-in-the-water-why-bessent-should-fear-the-bond-markethttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dead-in-the-water-why-bessent-should-fear-the-bond-market#u49344Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:45:27 +0000Scott Bessent's plan to tame the bond market is facing criticism from market professionals, including Stanley Druckenmiller. A short squeeze in US swaps and options shows the 'Bessent Put' at work. Bessent's credibility is being tested as he navigates the bond market.Why it mattersThe bond market is a crucial aspect of the US financial system, and attempts to manipulate it can have significant consequences. Bessent's plan has been met with skepticism from market professionals, who argue that bond yields are the only 'fiscal disciplinarian' the US has left. Th