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Scott Bessent Says ‘I Am the House Now’ and Dares Traders to Bet Against Him — Wall Street Fires Back With ‘Activist Treasury’ Label

Sep 9, 2026 · 09:19 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Scott Bessent Says ‘I Am the House Now’ and Dares Traders to Bet Against Him — Wall Street Fires Back With ‘Activist Treasury’ Label

Treasury Sec. Scott Bessent's 'I am the house' boast sparks Wall Street backlash as critics slam his 'Activist Treasury' bond buybacks.

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The Treasury Secretary said bold things about controlling the bond market, and Wall Street traders disagreed with his approach. This shows there's debate about how the government should handle money and markets, which affects how people feel about stocks and bonds.

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