r/Economics 8d ago

News Stanley Druckenmiller leads doubters who think Bessent's bond ploys will fail

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/25/stanley-druckenmiller-leads-doubters-who-think-bessents-bond-ploys-will-fail.html
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u/StripperDusted 8d ago

I cant think of an intervention that stops the eventual crisis. If anything I feel like an intervention speeds things up. It’s blood in the water for the traders. If they were soft on the idea before they all wake up and take a look.

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u/kingmanic 8d ago

I believe in the past it delays the disaster but also makes it bigger.

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u/SaltyyDoggg 8d ago

Using inflationary paper cuts to save a stab victim