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Treasury buyback plan fails to calm bond market

Treasury buyback plan fails to calm bond market

Despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's announcement of expanded bond buybacks, the bond market remained volatile, with yields rebounding and stocks sliding.

Investors questioned the effectiveness of the intervention, comparing it to a 'band-aid' that fails to address underlying fiscal concerns.

The move also triggered a surge in Bitcoin and gold as the dollar weakened.

Bessent's credibility is on the line as the national debt surpasses $40 trillion.

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Scott Bessent United States Department of the Treasury, Public domain
Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
United States Department of the Treasury
United States federal executive department
Bond market
Financial market where participants can issue new debt or buy and sell debt securities
Bitcoin
Digital cash system and associated currency