https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bond-yields-jump-wiping-out-part-of-the-effect-of-bessent-interventionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bond-yields-jump-wiping-out-part-of-the-effect-of-bessent-interventionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bond-yields-jump-wiping-out-part-of-the-effect-of-bessent-intervention#u46366Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:20:51 +0000The US bond market is showing signs of distress following a difficult week, erasing gains from recent Treasury interventions. While the government attempted to stabilize interest rates through a debt buyback plan associated with Scott Bessent, the relief proved short-lived. This volatility has spilled over into equities, with the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all posting weekly losses. Conversely, the selloff in the bond market triggered a surge in the prices of gold and bitcoin.Why it mattersBond market movements influence mortgage rates and savings accounts. Because the market can force polit https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bond-yields-jump-wiping-out-part-of-the-effect-of-bessent-interventionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-today-bond-yields-jump-wiping-out-part-of-the-effect-of-bessent-intervention#u45817Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:26:15 +0000Bond yields are edging higher as traders process a Treasury debt buyback plan. This movement follows interventionist tactics by the Treasury to lower interest rates, an effort linked to Scott Bessent. While some reports indicate the bond market remained steady and Nasdaq futures ticked up, other data shows bonds twisting despite the buyback vow. The current volatility suggests the market is still digesting the impact of these interventionist measures on long-term interest rates.Why it mattersThe Treasury is using interventionist tactics to influence interest rates. These moves include a specif