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Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 21Traders Watch Bessent’s Next Bond Move as 10-Year Treasury Holds at 4.69%
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Aug 21Summary
- US Treasury trading steadied early Friday, with the 10-year yield at 4.69% after sharp swings over the previous two sessions.
- Scott Bessent’s next move has become the market’s focus as traders assess whether Treasury buyback plans would be used if yields climb again.
- That debate is also testing how much firepower the Treasury still has to calm the bond market without broader intervention.
- Federal Reserve involvement is now part of the discussion if renewed selling pushes yields higher and Treasury tools prove insufficient.
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Will Treasury buybacks be enough to stop soaring borrowing costs, or is a massive Federal Reserve intervention inevitable? Could the government's attempt to buy back old debt actually trigger a hidden liquidity trap for everyday investors?