Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to calm markets is being short-circuited.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields
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19.08.2026
Treasury Yields Fall, Gold Jumps On Bessent Buyback Plan; GDX Flashes Buy Signal
investors.com
19.08.2026
Vance: Bessent's plan would allow the US economy to grow faster than the debt
report.az
21.08.2026
Bessent suggests Treasury could intervene again in bond market: ‘We have a big tool kit’
marketwatch.com
20.08.2026
Bessent announces move to buy back more US debt after days of bond market pain
politico.com
19.08.2026
US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears
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19.08.2026
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