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09 Sept 2026, 21:40 UTC · 1d ago
The Treasury Is Losing Its Two-Front War
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09 Sept 2026, 21:40 UTC · 1d ago
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is attempting to simultaneously defend the yen (keeping it under 160) and suppress long-term Treasury yields. — The conflict between currency intervention and yield control creates significant instability and risk for long-duration bonds.
-0.80The Bank of Japan's defense of the yen requires selling reserves primarily composed of US dollars and Treasuries, putting upward pressure on the long end of the yield curve. — Forced selling of Treasuries by the BoJ increases supply and pushes yields higher, negatively impacting bond prices.
-0.60Long-end Treasury operations have seen a significant increase in capacity, rising from a $2B cap to $6B on Wednesday. — Increasing operation sizes suggests the Treasury is struggling to maintain control over long-term rates.
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The average rate owed on US debt has increased by 14 basis points since Bessent's confirmation. — Rising debt service costs increase the fiscal burden on the US government and signal a trend of higher rates.
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