Bessent's Bond Buying "Mistake" | Bloomberg Businessweek Daily 8/25/2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's mentor Stanley Druckenmiller says the Treasury's bond buying plan is a mistake. Bloomberg News Economy Editorial Director Erik Schatzker explains Druckenmiller's reasoning for calling out his mentee, and the implications of the Treasury Secretary's moves. Then, Balance of Power Co-Anc
Scott Bessent’s Mentor Warns Treasury Bond Buybacks Are ‘Mistake’
August 25, 2026 8:53 AM ET Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller, who mentored Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their years working together at George Soros’ hedge fund, warned Monday that the Treasury Department’s expanded bond-buyback program amounted to an attempt to manipulate prices and could undermine