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34 Years After Breaking the Bank, Bessent Bets the House

Sep 9, 2026 · 11:44 AM ET· updated 1h ago
34 Years After Breaking the Bank, Bessent Bets the House

Treasury secretaries typically serve to soothe the markets, not taunt them. Yet, Scott Bessent chose the latter. Speaking at Southern Methodist University this week, he warned traders. "I am the house now, so

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The new Treasury secretary said he'll be tough with traders who bet against the U.S. government's money plans. Think of it like a teacher setting clear rules—watch if companies and markets listen and behave differently.

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