https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scott-bessent-and-the-bond-market-a-pointless-interventionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scott-bessent-and-the-bond-market-a-pointless-interventionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scott-bessent-and-the-bond-market-a-pointless-intervention#u48610Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:15:33 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is attempting to lower interest rates and deter bond vigilantes by increasing long-term Treasury buybacks. He recently doubled the maximum planned buyback size from $2 billion to $4 billion. However, the strategy faces significant criticism from market veterans and analysts who argue the intervention is pointless. Critics suggest the move is merely debt reshuffling that risks damaging U.S. credibility and will ultimately fail to control the bond market.Why it mattersThe Treasury manages the national debt and seeks to stabilize yields to keep borrowing costs man