Market Watch
21 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · 2d ago
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and top Trump administration officials are promising a new push for fiscal consolidation. — Commitments to reduce the deficit generally support bond prices and lower long-term yields by reducing supply concerns.
+0.60The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion. — Extreme debt levels increase the risk of fiscal instability and put downward pressure on bond market valuations.
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