U.S. Treasuries surge despite Bessent buyback intervention

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Aug 21, 202600:24:23News & Politics

Treasury yields have rebounded despite yesterday’s buyback intervention relief from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. In an exclusive interview, Bessent told CNBC he is prepared to increase the operation beyond $4bn...

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