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Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Christopher Rugaber And Stan Choe, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 20, 2026
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Key points 69% after Bessent announced changes to a bond buyback program. The yield on a key benchmark rose to 4.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's efforts to calm the bond market have not been successful. 69% after Bessent announced changes to a bond buyback program. This program aims to reduce the supply of certain bonds and increase their prices, which in turn would lower yields.
Further details about the bond market and the buyback program are available. The program's size is set to increase to $4 billion per operation. Investors remain concerned about government debt and the Federal Reserve's actions.
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Category: News Published: August 20, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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