Bessent apără intervenţiile Trezoreriei pe piaţa obligaţiunilor, după ce randamentul pe 10 ani a ajuns la 5%

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the administration's economic policies during a tense House hearing, facing criticism from Democrats over rising energy prices and consumer credit costs. The hearing, initially focused on the IMF, quickly turned into a political confrontation. Bessent argued that Treasury interventions were necessary to prevent even higher bond yields, which recently reached 5%. He acknowledged the economic pressures from rising oil prices and emphasized the need for deficit reduction. Additionally, he raised concerns about Chinese AI companies, suggesting they pose a greater threat than U.S. firms. Despite criticisms, Bessent highlighted positive economic indicators, including job creation and wage growth for low-income Americans.