Aug 31, 2026
✦The Economic Times
US stock market: Bessent dismisses US bond market turmoil concerns, points to economic strength
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns about bond market turmoil on Sunday. He said the performance of the U.S. Treasury market did not indicate significant investor unease. Bessent pointed to strong economic growth and fiscal capacity, arguing that the country remains in a better position than many global peers.