Bloomberg
Why a Costly US Bond Sale Is a Warning to Bessent
Friday, August 14, 2026
The U.S. government sold 30-year bonds at the highest interest rate in 25 years in 2026. Bloomberg reported investors are demanding higher yields to compensate for financing the nation's deficit. Standard Chartered's chief investment officer for North Asia, Raymond Cheng, commented on yield sustainability in the discussion, though his specific remarks were not detailed in available reporting.
