Bessent Says He Knows Something The Bond Market Doesn’t

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has “asymmetric information” on the long bond market that other investors lack, but declined to disclose details. Despite the lack of specifics, the 30-year yield moved higher, reinforcing short-term uncertainty around the long-end outlook.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has “asymmetric information” on the long bond market that other investors lack, but declined to disclose details. Despite the lack of specifics, the 30-year yield moved higher, reinforcing short-term uncertainty around the long-end outlook.