Seeking Alpha
24 Aug 2026, 12:20 UTC · 2h ago
Bessent Triggers The Nightmare Scenario For The Bond Market
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Seeking Alpha
24 Aug 2026, 12:20 UTC · 2h ago
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The Fed may be forced to aggressively hike interest rates if inflation expectations breach the 2.5% threshold. — Aggressive rate hikes typically trigger significant sell-offs in equities and risk assets.
-0.90Inflation expectations have been rising following Bessent's announcement to increase the bond buyback program. — Rising inflation expectations put upward pressure on nominal yields, increasing borrowing costs.
-0.50Bessent increased the bond buyback program with the stated goal of stabilizing long-term yields. — The intent to stabilize yields is generally positive, though the market reaction described here has been contrary.
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