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Bessent’s Plan at Best ‘Circuit Breaker’ for Global Bond Slump

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a plan to increase buybacks of longer-dated debt. Analysts said the bond market rally following the announcement may not last due to concerns about fiscal deficits and inflation in multiple countries.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/bessent-s-plan-at-best-circuit-breaker-for-global-bond-slump

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