Bessent Shocks Markets With Bigger Buybacks As Yields Hit Multi-Year Highs
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent surprises markets with a major boost to debt buybacks as yields hit multi-year highs.
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“Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent surprises markets with a major boost to debt buybacks as yields hit multi-year highs.”
Bloomberg — Bessent Shocks Markets With Bigger Buybacks | Open Interest 8/19/2026