US bond selloff continues despite Treasury intervention
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US 30-year Treasury yields rose to 5.24% on August 20, 2026, despite Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s pledge to potentially expand bond buyback programs beyond the previously announced doubling of efforts. The selloff persisted as major US indices declined, including a 1.3% drop in the Dow, while global markets reacted with varied performance. Analysts cited factors such as high oil prices linked to the conflict with Iran, heavy corporate issuance, increased government debt, and uncertainty regarding the policy approach of new Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.
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Market focus has shifted toward the upcoming Jackson Hole meeting, where investors are seeking clarity on Federal Reserve policy. Analysts suggest that without structural changes like fiscal consolidation, the Treasury's intervention efforts may function only as temporary measures rather than a long-term solution for rising borrowing costs.
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