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Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’ The US treasury department demanded on Friday that the Financial Times (FT) retract a report on treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s views on the Federal Reserve, accusing the newspaper of publishing “false claims” in a formal complaint that was escalated to the news outlet’s parent company, Nikkei Inc.The email from treasury officials, addressed to senior editors at the FT and Nikkei, disputed multiple claims in the story and criticized the headline as misrepresenting the underlying reporting. Continue reading...

• US S&P 500 futures hovered near flat Friday morning as investors balanced elevated borrowing costs, sticky inflation and Middle East tensions pushing energy prices. • 10-year Treasury yield held at 4.41%, pressuring credit cards and business loans, while 30-year mortgage rates reached 6.38%, making home buying costlier. • Spain's inflation at 3.3% underscores persistent living costs; interest-rate sensitive sectors like banks, real estate and small caps face tighter credit conditions.

• The US Treasury Department is preparing to place President Donald Trump's signature on every new US paper bill, marking the first time for a sitting president, according to an anonymous Treasury official speaking to the Associated Press on Thursday. • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's signature will also appear, with Bessent stating 'there is no more powerful way to recognize the historic achievements of our great country' than with dollar bills bearing Trump's name. • This initiative coincides with efforts to feature Trump's image on a 24-karat gold commemorative coin for America's 250th birthday on July 4, approved earlier this month by a federal arts commission.

• The Treasury Department's FSOC and AITO launched the AI Innovation Series, a public-private initiative with four roundtables convening financial institutions, tech firms, and regulators on high-value AI use cases. • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated, 'Leadership in AI adoption is a crucial component of economic security,' shifting regulation from constraint to enabling productivity-enhancing tech. • Deputy Assistant Secretary Christina Skinner emphasized AI's role in fraud detection, credit allocation, and operational resilience for financial stability.

• The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued its March 2026 congressional report under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025, addressing innovative technologies to counter illicit finance in digital assets. • The report covers mixers, obfuscation services, and stablecoin transactions on distributed ledgers, aligning with Trump Administration priorities for privacy protection and reduced regulatory burden. • It outlines the Bank Secrecy Act framework, AML programs, and updates from the 2020 Anti-Money Laundering Act to strengthen regulations against money laundering and terrorism financing.

• U.S. Treasury issued its March 2026 congressional report under the 2025 GENIUS Act on innovative technologies countering illicit finance in digital assets and stablecoins. • Report addresses mixers, tumblers, and obfuscation services on distributed ledgers, proposing frameworks aligned with administration priorities on privacy and regulatory burden. • Builds on 2021 AML Act and BSA authorities for AML/CFT programs, information sharing among financial institutions, and modernizing rules against money laundering and terrorism financing.

US 10-year Treasury yields approached 4.5% on March 13, 2026, fueled by inflation worries and oil-driven pressures. This climb raises questions on potential changes to President Trump's economic policies if thresholds are breached. Markets eye bond market stress alongside equity declines for signals. Upcoming data releases could dictate Federal Reserve responses in coming months.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese officials next week for a new round of trade negotiations, as US markets grapple with oil disruptions from Middle East conflicts. The talks aim to address tariffs and supply chain issues exacerbated by the Strait of Hormuz blockage. President Trump's energy team monitors surging prices, with industry leaders consulted on naval escort options. Economists predict outcomes could influence global commodity stability and US inflation rates.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to meet Chinese officials next week for a new round of trade negotiations, as announced on March 14, 2026. The talks come amid surging oil prices and Middle East disruptions affecting global supply chains. U.S. officials aim to address tariffs and technology export restrictions, with Bessent stating 'we seek fair competition without escalation.' Industry leaders warn that outcomes could impact American consumers facing higher costs from ongoing conflicts.

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to 4.28% from 4.26% late Thursday on March 13, 2026, marking a jump from 3.97% before recent geopolitical tensions. Higher energy prices have fueled inflation fears, prompting investors to adjust Fed rate cut expectations. This bond market shift signals broader concerns over economic stability. Yields may face further upside if oil remains elevated.

US Treasury yields increased during the week of March 13, 2026, after oil prices briefly exceeded $100 per barrel, prompting investors to delay expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts into later 2026. Markets now price in only one rate cut for the year, down from prior forecasts, as February CPI data appears outdated amid March's energy inflation spike. The bond market showed unhinged behavior amid fears of higher headline inflation, slower growth, and stagflation risks from sustained high oil prices. A prolonged oil elevation could pair high inflation with unemployment rises, complicating Fed policy.

US Treasury volatility reached a nine-month high on March 13, 2026, driven by surging oil prices and tariff announcements stoking inflation worries. Bond market turbulence reflects broader economic uncertainty from geopolitical risks with Iran. Traders now price in a full Federal Reserve rate cut this year despite persistent inflation pressures. This spike underscores fragile market sentiment ahead of key economic data releases.

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned six individuals and two companies on March 13, 2026, for facilitating North Korea's IT worker scheme infiltrating U.S. firms across multiple countries. The operation generates revenue for Pyongyang by placing covert workers in tech roles. This escalates enforcement against nation-state cyber economic activities. Further investigations target global networks involved.