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Treasury Secretary Demands First Major Rate Cut Amid Worst Yield Inversion in Years

On May 1, 2025, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent publicly urged the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, citing the inversion of yields on two-year Treasury securities falling below the federal funds rate. This phenomenon, often interpreted as a market signal anticipating economic downturns, underscores the complex interplay between fiscal and monetary policies in the United States.