This Treasury Strategy Could Backfire on Fed — Top Economists Warn Scott Bessent Is Mucking With a Critical Market Signal
Jeremy Siegel warns of the 'Bessent Twist' in Treasury buybacks, while Ed Yardeni says the intervention will 'muck up things' for the Fed.
The government is buying back its own debt (Treasuries) in a new way, and some smart money experts worry this could confuse the signals that help the Fed understand how the economy is doing. When signals get mixed up, it's harder for everyone to make good decisions about money.
Last session drawn · prints held ~15 minutes · licensed exchange data
Source: Benzinga · Read the original report at the publisher. Headline and figures shown for context; data may be delayed.
Disclosure: Educational and informational purposes only — not financial advice. We educate, not advise. Market data may be delayed up to 15 minutes unless marked real-time. Past performance is not indicative of future results.