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Prediction markets doubt Treasury Secretary Bessent's bond interventions, see 10-year yield hitting new highs in 2026
Prediction market traders on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are skeptical that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond interventions will significantly lower yields. Speculators on Kalshi see a
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The U.S. Treasury General Account balance has increased to approximately $950 billion, which will be used to fund an expanded bond buyback program. The yield on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose to 5.23%, a new high since 2007.
The U.S. Treasury General Account (TGA) balance has quietly surged to approximately $950 billion, nearly double the Biden administration's target of $550-600 billion. According to informed officials,
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The U.S. Treasury Department is considering utilizing nearly a trillion dollars from its Treasury General Account to fund an expanded Treasury buyback program.
The U.S. Treasury Department is considering using its Treasury General Account (TGA), which holds nearly $950 billion, to support its expanded long-dated off-the-run Treasury buyback program, accordin
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US Treasury Official Says Treasury Could Use General Account to Fund Bond Buyback
US Treasury Official Says Treasury Could Use General Account to Fund Bond Buyback
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Rabobank's Foley says markets question the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
Rabobank's Foley says markets question the credibility of the Federal Reserve and the US Treasury
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Gold and silver collectively added nearly $5 trillion to their market capitalization this month, after the U.S. Treasury unexpectedly doubled its long-term bond buyback program to $4 billion per session.
Gold is up 15% this month, and silver is up 19%. Bull Theory analysis shows that the combined market capitalization of these two precious metals has increased by nearly $5 trillion this month. The mai
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The U.S. dollar hovered near multi-month lows after the U.S. Treasury announced it would double the size of long-dated bond buybacks to $4 billion per operation, sparking concerns about debt.
The dollar recorded its largest weekly drop against Bitcoin in nearly three and a half years on Sunday, and also fell sharply against gold, as markets worried that a U.S. attempt to depress yields wou
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AQR Capital Management became the world's largest hedge fund with over $140 billion in assets, thanks to its aggressive tax avoidance strategy of "manufacturing losses," but the U.S. Treasury Department has issued a warning, and Charles Schwab and Fidelity are restricting related accounts.
AQR Capital Management, through its "Flex strategy," utilizes shorting and leverage to generate tax-deductible losses for clients while the portfolio still appreciates in value. For example, a $100 mi
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Announces "Most Severe" Sanctions Against Iran, Iran Rejects "Economic War" Threat
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference on Monday to announce sanctions against Iran, which he called "the largest coordinated economic isolation action in world history." S
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JPMorgan Chase criticizes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's bond buyback plan, calling it a short-term stopgap and insufficient in scale
James Sullivan, co-head of global fundamental research at JPMorgan Chase, stated that the U.S. Treasury's repurchase of long-term bonds while issuing short-term notes is like "paying a mortgage with a
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XRP surges 50% this week, marking its biggest weekly gain in 21 months and best performance since November 2024, as Treasury buyback spurs 'curve control' hopes.
XRP surges 50% this week, marking its biggest weekly gain in 21 months and best performance since November 2024, as Treasury buyback spurs 'curve control' hopes.
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Experts say U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (Bessent)'s intervention in the Treasury market to lower government borrowing costs undermined the credibility of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh (Warsh) in setting interest rate policy.
This week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent took the unexpected step of intervening in the Treasury market to lower the cost of government debt. Experts note that this move undermines the credibi
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Silver prices rose on Friday, with spot silver touching $69.49/oz, primarily driven by a weaker dollar.
Silver September futures opened at $68.20/ounce on Friday (August 21), up 0.1% from Thursday's closing price. As of 9 AM ET, silver prices had risen to $69.49/ounce. Since last week, silver's opening
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The U.S. Redesignates Hezbollah as an Iranian Proxy, Sanctions its Funding Network
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it has redesignated Lebanon's Hezbollah as an agent of Iran and imposed sanctions on a network allegedly providing funding to the organization. This network purp
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U.S. long-term government bond yields remained near multi-decade highs after a volatile week, with the 30-year government bond yield hitting a nearly 20-year high of 5.311% on Monday before falling back to around 5.23% on Friday.
U.S. long-term government bond yields remained near multi-decade highs after a volatile week, despite efforts by the U.S. Treasury to stabilize the market. The 30-year government bond yield, which tou
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BofA Strategist Hartnett Warns Risk Assets and Dollar Face Pressure if US Treasury Fails to Lower 30-Year Yield Below 5%
According to Bank of America Corp. strategist Michael Hartnett, if Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cannot bring the 30-year yield below 5%, he foresees a dollar slump and increased short bets against
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Gold is poised for a third consecutive weekly gain, influenced by the U.S. Treasury's increased buybacks of long-term government bonds.
The U.S. Treasury unexpectedly increased buybacks of long-term government bonds, highlighting market concerns about its debt burden.
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South Korea's KOSPI index opened down 1.35% on Friday, then narrowed its losses to 0.31%, closing at 6,831.53 points, dragged down by a renewed rise in US Treasury yields and higher oil prices.
U.S. government bond yields resumed their rise on Thursday, reversing some of the previous day's declines, after the U.S. Treasury announced an expansion of bond buybacks.
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Asian stocks are poised to decline, following a drop in U.S. equities and a rise in oil prices and benchmark bond yields, as investors believe the U.S. Treasury's efforts to control borrowing costs may only offer temporary relief.
Asian stocks are poised to decline, following a drop in U.S. equities and a rise in oil prices and benchmark bond yields, as investors believe the U.S. Treasury's efforts to control borrowing costs ma
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The United States imposed new sanctions on nine Cuban state-owned mining, metals, and construction companies and three leaders.
The Cuban Ministry of Construction and government-controlled import companies are among the sanctioned entities, according to a notice published Thursday on the U.S. Treasury Department website. U.S.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Will expand buybacks of high-cost debt and announce new fiscal measures to address the highest borrowing costs in years
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Bitcoin surges past $72,000 after Trump's pro-crypto pledge and US Treasury's bond buyback announcement
Bitcoin surpassed $72,000 for the first time since June 1, driven by two key developments. First, the US Treasury announced it would at least double longer-term government bond buybacks to increase ma
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BNP Paribas' Guneet Dhingra Warns US Treasury's Unpredictable Debt Strategy Risks Higher Borrowing Costs, Citing a 'K-Shaped Bond Market'
Guneet Dhingra, Head of US Rates Strategy at BNP Paribas, stated that the lack of predictability in the US Treasury’s debt management strategy could ultimately lead to increased borrowing costs, drawi
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BNP Paribas Asset Management manager Huynh: U.S. Treasury buyback plan will fuel risk-taking
BNP Paribas Asset Management manager Huynh: U.S. Treasury buyback plan will fuel risk-taking
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The U.S. Treasury will auction $13 billion in 20-year bonds today, and the first day of the FOMC meeting will convene.
Today's 20-year Treasury re-opening is the largest market test within the fixed-income segment. Given that long-term yields are already elevated, demand at this auction will significantly impact the m
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Al Jazeera analysis: Houthis' war economy generates billions, with illicit oil sales exceeding $2 billion annually
According to a July report by the Mokha Center for Strategic Studies, the Houthis' parallel economic system generates approximately $2.5 billion annually through taxes, customs, religious alms, and ot
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Russia's VTB Bank, Citing Its Role as Key Financial Node for Iran
The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday imposed additional sanctions on VTB Bank, Russia's second-largest financial institution, identifying it as a critical financial node for Iran's Islamic Republic.
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WSJ Opinion: U.S. Treasury's Bond Strategy Harms Taxpayers, Citing Flawed Justification for Doubling Long-Term Bond Purchases
WSJ Opinion: U.S. Treasury's Bond Strategy Harms Taxpayers, Citing Flawed Justification for Doubling Long-Term Bond Purchases
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent acknowledges Americans' frustration with economy due to price level changes, but notes consumer spending remains resilient
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking at the Economic Club of New York, acknowledged that Americans' frustration with the economy is understandable due to accumulated price increases and pre
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U.S. Treasury: The deficit for the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026 reached $1.97 trillion, with net interest expenses exceeding $1 trillion for the first time, and long-term U.S. Treasury yields rising to multi-year highs.
Data released by the U.S. Treasury Department on Friday showed that the federal budget deficit reached $1.97 trillion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026 (through August), one of the highest le
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent defends $6 billion bond buyback, attributes market instability to Iran conflict
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Treasury's $6 billion bond buyback, which failed to lower mortgage rates and saw 10-year Treasury yields climb, did not fail but rather received few
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US Treasury Sanctions Additional Iranian Airlines, Severing Country's Limited Air Connections to Rest of World
US Treasury Sanctions Additional Iranian Airlines, Severing Country's Limited Air Connections to Rest of World
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According to Tax Alpha Insider data, wealthy investors are flocking to "Tax-Advantaged Long-Short Strategies" (TALS), with total assets surging to over $170 billion.
The strategy, designed to track stock indices while generating losses to offset capital gains taxes, has surged from $2 billion in 2022 to its current level. However, tax lawyers and investment expert
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Investor Warning: US Treasury Secretary Bessent's $6 Billion Bond Operation Insufficient to Curb Soaring Borrowing Costs
Investor Warning: US Treasury Secretary Bessent's $6 Billion Bond Operation Insufficient to Curb Soaring Borrowing Costs
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that sanctions would be imposed on a major bank on Monday, and that several banks in Egypt and Turkey have already been sanctioned.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that he would impose sanctions on a major bank on Monday (September 14) to commemorate 9/11. He also revealed that the U.S. government has sanctioned an
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns about the Treasury market, stating that the market is "in good shape" and downplaying Thursday's below-expectations repo operation.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that despite the 10-year Treasury yield rising to its highest level since 2023, the bond market remains "in good shape." He also downplayed the impact of T
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he is going to sanction a large bank on Monday
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says he is going to sanction a large bank on Monday
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The U.S. Treasury's $6 billion long-bond buyback concluded on Thursday, with the scale below expectations. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield briefly rose to 4.94%, a new high since October 2023.
On Thursday, September 10, Eastern Time, the U.S. Treasury confirmed that the maximum size of its long-term bond buyback operation for the day was $6 billion. Although this amount was three times larg
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Long-term eurozone government bond and US Treasury yields edged higher as investors awaited an anticipated interest rate hike from the European Central Bank and the US Treasury's first, larger-scale buyback auction.
Long-term eurozone government bond and US Treasury yields edged higher as investors awaited an anticipated interest rate hike from the European Central Bank and the US Treasury's first, larger-scale b
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The Japanese Yen strengthened after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned against shorting the currency, but his expansion of US Treasury buybacks to $6 billion failed to prevent the 10-year US Treasury yield from rising to 4.836%, a new high since October 2023.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced on Wednesday (September 9) that it would raise the single-transaction long-term Treasury buyback limit to $6 billion, tripling the original size planned for last
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The U.S. Treasury expanded its buyback cap to $6 billion, but this failed to curb the sell-off, with the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield hitting a three-year high and auction yields reaching a record high.
The U.S. Treasury announced on Wednesday that it would increase the single-transaction limit for long-term Treasury buybacks to $6 billion, tripling the original scale set last month. However, this fa
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Treasury Secretary Bessent's planned GOP convention speech raises questions about his bond-market credibility
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's upcoming prime-time speech at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday marks the first time in 50 years a sitting Treasury secretary will speak
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The U.S. Treasury repurchased $6 billion in long-term government bonds, but the market was not impressed, with the 10-year Treasury yield still rising to 4.85%.
The U.S. Treasury announced it would repurchase up to $6 billion in long-term government bonds, triple the usual amount, but the market remained unconvinced. On Wednesday, the 10-year Treasury yield s
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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese-Language Cyber-Scam Hub Xinbi Guarantee
The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee, a Chinese-language platform accused of facilitating crypto transactions for other criminal networks. The platform allegedly offered service
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US Treasury Department to buy back $6 billion in longer-term debt, tripling the normal level
The US Treasury Department announced on Wednesday it will buy back $6 billion of government debt, an operation aimed at keeping bond markets functioning and putting a lid on Treasury yields. This move
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Dollar Nears Seven-Month Low as Yen Rallies; Traders Focus on US Buybacks and Inflation Data This Week
The dollar neared its lowest in nearly seven months as the yen rallied, with traders looking ahead to the US Treasury’s buyback announcement and inflation data later this week.
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The U.S. Treasury is set to announce the cap on long-term bond buybacks on Wednesday, with Wall Street predicting a maximum of $10 billion, though doubts remain about its ability to reverse selling pressure at the long end of the curve.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in mid-August that the scale of long-term Treasury buybacks would at least double. The Treasury Department is expected to announce the maximum size of t
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce the amount of long-term debt buybacks this week to stabilize government bond yields.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce the specific amount of long-term government debt buybacks this week, a move aimed at stabilizing government bond yields. This comes after crude oil
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The CLARITY Act and the U.S.Bitcoin: Can They Break the Crypto Regulatory Deadlock?
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is actively pushing for the passage of the CLARITY Act in the summer of 2026, with the aim of providing much-needed regulatory clarity for the digital asset market. The bill has already passed the House of Representatives and gained support in a Senate committee, but is currently facing multiple obstacles in the Senate.Meanwhile, the U.S. government is moving forward with the “Bitcoin” strategic reserve established by former President Donald Trump in 2025, capitalizing it with confiscated Bitcoin.As of July 2026, the U.S. government has become one of the world’s largest holders of Bitcoin. Whether these two initiatives can effectively break the deadlock in U.S. cryptocurrency regulation remains dependent on the political maneuvering within Congress and the balancing of various interests.
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