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Warsh faces Fed independence test as Bessent moves in on central bank's turf

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Treasury Secretary Bessent has taken steps to reduce long-term Treasury yields through fiscal policy measures. Federal Reserve Vice Chair Warsh may need to clarify the Fed's position on coordinating with the Treasury Department on bond market operations and balance sheet management.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/bessent-warsh-fed-bond-market-treasury-yields.html

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