- US economic data shows inflation and energy price volatility, impacting central bank targets and political narratives.
- Rising yields are increasing government interest expense and raising borrowing costs for businesses, reflecting market expectations for future Fed policy.
Donald Trump and Scott Bessent are facing rising government financing costs resulting from bond yields.
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Updated Sep 14
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Donald Trump and Scott Bessent are facing rising government financing costs resulting from bond yields.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.David Schweikert advocates that high yields should concern Congress, amid pressure to contain rising 10-year yields.1 source
Trump challenged Bessent's bond market strategies amid rising financing costs.1 source
- The 10-year Treasury yield hit a 19-month high on August 31, 2026, challenging Scott Bessent's ability to control government financing costs.Sub-event
Trump and Bessent determined to cap rates amid rising financing costs; White House restarts trade war.1 source
Trump and Bessent face rising government financing costs from bond yields.1 source
Market yields are surging despite government efforts to stabilize the bond market.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
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- scmp.com
- crikey.com.au
- financialpost.com
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- nationalmortgagenews.com
- fortune.com
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- macrobusiness.com.au