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The bull market’s biggest enemy right now could be Bessent’s interventions
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's recent statements about currency intervention and fiscal policy have coincided with a strengthening Japanese yen and rising U.S. Treasury yields. Market analysts have noted that these conditions historically create headwinds for equity valuations. Treasury yields have increased to their highest levels in several months, while the yen has appreciated against the dollar.
