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Week of Whiplash in Treasuries Closing With Traders on Pause

Friday, August 21, 2026


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a bond buyback program during a week marked by significant price swings in U.S. Treasury markets. Kevin Gordon, Head of Macro Research & Strategy at Schwab Center for Financial Research, commented on the buyback's market impact. Traders assessed the program's implications as the week concluded.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-21/week-of-treasuries-whiplash-to-end-with-traders-on-pause-video

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