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Business · Stock markets · published 2026-08-24 · via Fortune

Why Bessent's bond market maneuver is unlikely to work

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's decision to increase Treasury buybacks to at least $4 billion is unlikely to succeed, according to the article. Historical attempts at similar 'Operation Twist' strategies have failed when not accompanied by monetary policy changes. The piece argues that bond markets will eventually adjust to reflect underlying fiscal and inflation realities.

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