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Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries
Friday, August 21, 2026
Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent's bond issuance strategy resulted in breakeven inflation rates reaching their highest levels in more than two months. Breakeven rates, which reflect market expectations for inflation over a set period, moved upward following the announcement. The specific details of market response and any official statement from Bessent were not provided in the source material.
