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Scott Bessent takes on bond vigilantes in $32tn Treasury market
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Scott Bessent takes on bond vigilantes in $32tn Treasury market

August 21, 2026

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Scott Bessent is pursuing a strategy to purchase more long-term US debt in the $32 trillion Treasury market. Wall Street investors characterize the move as a 'band-aid on a bullet hole,' suggesting skepticism about its effectiveness in addressing underlying fiscal concerns.

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