Category: Treasury Department

Iran May Have Little to Lose as U.S. Tries to Squeeze Its Economy

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Experts warn that a campaign aimed at avoiding military escalation could instead provoke it, as Iranian leaders vow retaliation across the oil-rich Gulf.
What’s Behind the U.S. Treasury’s Latest Attempt to Lower Interest Rates

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department said it could begin to buy back more of its debt, and bond market investors are assessing the potential effects on borrowing costs.
Can Bessent’s ‘Big Tool Kit’ Calm Bond Investors?

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has vowed to step up efforts to restore calm to the debt markets. So far, it’s not working out that way.
How Big Tech’s A.I. Borrowing Binge Is Driving Up Bond Yields

The New York Times – Business:
Analysts said the recent rise in Treasury yields partly reflected investor expectations that A.I.-driven growth could keep interest rates elevated.
Treasury Turns to Interventionist Tactics to Lower Interest Rates

The New York Times – Business:
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is reinventing the government’s role in the world’s most important bond market.
Did Bessent Put the Fed in a Bind?

The New York Times – Business:
The Treasury Department’s plan for bond interventions have calmed markets. But Wall Street is worried about the fallout for inflation and more.
Trump, Who Has Amassed Enormous Wealth in Crypto, Hosts Industry Leaders

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump called on Congress to pass a major cryptocurrency bill that would tilt regulation in the industry’s favor.
Why Treasury Yields Are Rising, and What That Means for the Economy

The New York Times – Business:
Interest rates on U.S. government bonds can affect everything from auto and student loans to mortgages.
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stress

The New York Times – Business:
Government bond yields fell and stocks jumped on a move by the Treasury Department to double the amount of debt that it can buy back from investors.
The Rising Stakes of the Global Bond Rout

The New York Times – Business:
There were already several factors rattling investors. A further rise in bond yields is making things more expensive for everyone.
Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.
The Fed Didn’t Raise Rates. The Bond Market Did.

The New York Times – Business:
The market is saying risks are rising. That means hardship for home buyers and higher hurdles for A.I. data centers and the stock market. But it’s also a boon for retirees.