Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent looks on as President Donald Trump participates in a Multilateral Meeting with the Gulf Cooperation Council at the United Nations General Assembly in Washington, on Sept. 22, 2026. Bessent defended his assertion that he is “the house” when it comes to overseeing America’s bond market, but acknowledged that investors who bet against him might win a few hands. (Doug Mills/The New York Times) By ALAN RAPPEPORT Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended his…
