https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billion#u48393Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:06:17 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is attempting to suppress rising bond yields by threatening bond vigilantes and expanding long-bond buybacks. Despite his claims of possessing asymmetric information, yields continue to climb, putting pressure on mortgage rates. To fund these interventions, the Treasury may tap a cash account containing nearly $1 trillion. While silver prices rose following previous announcements, Wall Street players are calling Bessent's bluff, suggesting his strategy could worsen market instability rather than resolve it.Why it mattersThe bond market serves as a primary https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billion#u46133Sat, 22 Aug 2026 02:50:33 +0000The US Treasury doubled its long-bond buyback program, but the move failed to stabilize the market. The 30-year yield remains near 5.25%, erasing a brief rally. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed to possess asymmetric information about the bond market that other investors lack, though he did not disclose the details. While silver prices reached a two-month high following the announcement, the broader intervention has not calmed surging yields, which continue to pressure mortgage rates for US homebuyers.Why it mattersThe Treasury is using buybacks to lower interest rates and stabilize bon https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bessent-signals-treasury-buybacks-could-exceed-4-billion#u45927Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:31:40 +0000The US Treasury's buyback operation may exceed $4 billion, according to Scott Bessent. This intervention aims to lower interest rates and stabilize the bond market. The Treasury's actions have had a limited impact so far, with bond yields jumping and erasing some of the effects of the intervention. The buyback plan's effectiveness and duration are uncertain.Why it mattersThe US Treasury has been intervening in the bond market to lower interest rates and stabilize it. This move comes as bond yields have been volatile, affecting the broader financial markets. The intervention&#039