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Bessent moves to curb Treasury yields, putting new pressure on Warsh's Fed

Treasury Secretary John Bessent announced plans to buy back long-term debt to curb rising yields. The move was met with warnings from economists that it could increase inflation and challenge the Federal Reserve's independence.
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 04:02 PM EDT
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