https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-s-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-s-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worrieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-s-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worries#u47028Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:05:54 +0000Scott Bessent's Treasury debt buyback scheme has failed to calm the bond market, instead fueling inflation concerns and triggering a global debasement trade. The plan's effectiveness is being questioned, with some analysts warning of a dollar devaluation spiral. Bessent suggests the buyback operation could be over $4 billion.Why it mattersThe bond market's reaction has been volatile, with the 30-year Treasury yield reaching 5.27%, signaling a structural shift that could make America more expensive. The strategy's impact on the market is being closely watched, as it may affe https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-s-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worrieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-s-bond-gambit-aimed-at-calming-markets-is-instead-stirring-inflation-worries#u46474Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:41:32 +0000Scott Bessent's attempts to stabilize the bond market through a Treasury debt buyback scheme have failed to produce the intended calming effect. Instead, the maneuvers are fueling concerns over inflation and triggering a global debasement trade. Market reactions have been volatile, with some analysts warning that the strategy risks a dollar devaluation spiral similar to the yen. JPMorgan's Sullivan compared the intervention to paying a mortgage with a credit card, reflecting a broader sentiment that the administration is unable to dictate bond market behavior.Why it mattersThe Treasu