Published Aug 22, 2026, 9:10 AM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Federal Reserve's dual mandate prevents immediate short-term rate drops despite Treasury's efforts

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Treasury Secretary Bessent is actively trying to influence the bond market to instill confidence and eventually lower rates to reduce debt carrying costs, but the Federal Reserve's dual mandate means short-term rates won't drop with persistent inflation.