Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries

The so-called breakeven rate hit its highest levels in more than two months. Investors over the past several days have priced in a likelihood of higher inflation ahead, a potential sign that the Treasury Department's efforts this week to improve liquidity in the government debt market are raising concerns over broader policy implications [1].

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1. cnbc.com · Bessent's bond gambit aimed at calming markets is instead stirring inflation worries Aug 21, 2026

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