Bessent panics, gold and crypto rip, equity technicals pivotal

Saxo Market Call by SaxoStrats

Aug 21, 202619:41Business

Today, we look at Treasury Secretary Bessent out trying to massage the market again after the Wednesday treasury buyback announcement failed to crush long US treasury yields. The treasury's actions continue to provide fu...

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