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Is Scott Bessent the Fed chair Donald Trump always wanted?

Scott Bessent's bond interventions are facing skepticism from traders and economists alike.

By · Published August 26, 2026  07:52 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026  19:59 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: Scott Bessent's bond interventions are facing skepticism from traders and economists alike.
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The Treasury's bond interventions are not having the desired effect on yields. Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, is facing pushback on his market interventions. The Economist asks whether Bessent is the Fed chair Donald Trump always wanted.

The market is not responding as hoped. The Financial Times calls the interventions a band-aid. Prediction market traders are doubtful.

Paul Krugman accuses Bessent of trying to gaslight the market. Reuters compares Bessent's credibility problem to Kevin Warsh's. The open question is whether Bessent can regain market confidence.

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Who is Scott Bessent?

Scott Bessent is the current Treasury Secretary.

What are bond interventions?

Bond interventions are actions taken by the Treasury to influence the bond market, typically to control yields.

What is a credibility problem?

A credibility problem refers to a situation where an individual's statements or actions are not trusted by the public or relevant stakeholders.

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