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Bessent’s Bond Gains Wiped Out as 30-Year Yields Jump Once Again

Yields on the longest-dated US government bonds have returned to levels seen before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program last month. This reversal comes amid a global bond sell-off driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, rising government deficits, and renewed inflation fears. Investors are reacting to a combination of geopolitical instability and macroeconomic pressures, which have neutralized previous efforts by the Treasury to halt the rise in yields.

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  • ✓ Global bond markets are experiencing a sell-off.
  • ✓ Yields on the longest-dated US government bonds returned to levels present before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program.
  • ✓ Escalating conflict in the Middle East is contributing to the bond sell-off and inflation fears.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

30-year US Treasury yields jumped back to pre-buyback levels, wiping out gains achieved under Scott Bessent's expanded program.

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  1. 30-Year Treasury Yields Surge, Erasing Scott Bessent's Bond Gains

    Yields on the longest-dated US government bonds have returned to levels seen before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program last month. This reversal comes amid a global bond sell-off driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, rising government deficits, and renewed inflation fears. Investors are reacting to a combination of geopolitical instability and macroeconomic pressures, which have neutralized previous efforts by the Treasury to halt the rise in yields.

    Why it matters

    Treasury Secretary Bessent previously attempted to stabilize the market by increasing the government's bond buyback program. The current surge indicates that market forces, specifically inflation and geopolitical risk, are outweighing these policy interventions. This volatility impacts global borrowing costs and investor confidence in government debt.

    What is confirmed

    • Global bond markets are experiencing a sell-off.
    • Yields on the longest-dated US government bonds returned to levels present before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a buyback program.
    • Escalating conflict in the Middle East is contributing to the bond sell-off and inflation fears.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Government debt and deficits are rising alongside interest rates and inflation.

    What to watch next

    • Further adjustments to the Treasury buyback program by Scott Bessent.
    • Updates on Middle East conflict escalation and its impact on oil prices.
    • New inflation data that could drive further yield movements.
    Sources used for this update (9)
    1. The New York Times — Global Bond Sell-Off Puts Investors on Edge
    2. Reuters — Explainer: What's behind the selloff in world bond markets?
    3. www.afr.com — ASX to fall; oil spikes higher; global bonds selloff anew
    4. CNN — Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears
    5. AP News — Why bond yields are rising and why everyone should care
    6. Bloomberg.com — Bessent’s Bond Gains Wiped Out as 30-Year Yields Jump Once Again
    7. WSJ — The Bond Market Issues World Leaders a Failing Grade
    8. finance.yahoo.com — Bessent's Bond Gains Wiped Out as 30-Year Yields Jump Once Again
    9. www.cnbc.com — Bond market sell-off: How investors can move and protect their money as rates rise
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