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UPDATED Aug 26, 2026 at 1:07 AM ET
Aug 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET

Bessent bond purchases risk clash with Fed

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Treasury bond purchases increased under Bessent, raising concerns that the move could undermine Fed efforts to tame inflation. The purchases put the US Treasury on a collision course with Fed leadership, referencing Kevin Warsh’s bid to control inflation.
WHO: Scott Bessent; Kevin Warsh; US Treasury; the Fed
WHAT: Increased US Treasury bond purchases threaten to undermine Fed efforts to tame inflation.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The increased bond purchases are seen as potentially undermining the Fed’s efforts to tame inflation.
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