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Can the US Successfully Battle Rising Borrowing Costs?

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an expansion of long-term bond buyback operations. The strategy aims to address rising Treasury yields. Financial analysts are divided on the effectiveness of the approach in controlling borrowing costs over an extended period.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-20/can-the-us-successfully-battle-rising-borrowing-costs-video

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