Bessent says Treasury bond-market buybacks could grow
By The BriefBrief
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Treasury could make additional moves in the bond market and that its buybacks may be bigger than initially announced. The remarks come as higher interest rates are described as creating pressure inside the White House.
WHO:Scott Bessent
WHAT:Said the Treasury could make additional bond-market moves and that bond buybacks may be larger than first announced
WHEN:Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Higher interest rates are putting pressure on the White House, prompting Bessent to emphasize the Treasury’s bond-market intervention plan.
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