https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-treasury-secretary-bessent-testifies-before-house-panel-on-economyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-treasury-secretary-bessent-testifies-before-house-panel-on-economyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/live-updates-treasury-secretary-bessent-testifies-before-house-panel-on-economy#u72332Thu, 17 Sep 2026 06:41:13 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified before a House panel on Thursday, defending the economic record of Donald Trump during a contentious hearing. Bessent attributed rising US Treasury yields to global issues and stated that the strength of the dollar is rooted in policy certainty and credibility. House Democrats questioned Bessent specifically on rising energy costs and bond yields as Treasury yields hit a fresh high. The session focused on the intersection of interest rates, energy prices, and the broader national economy.Why it mattersThe testimony occurs as the US faces volatility in