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Scott Bessent's Treasury bond intervention fails as yields stay high

Scott Bessent's Treasury bond intervention fails as yields stay high

Despite doubling its monthly bond buybacks to $4 billion, the U.S. Treasury failed to curb long-term yields as 30-year rates returned to 5.28%.

Business ·24 Aug 2026, 17:33 ·Maeve Turner 5 min read
US stocks rise as Treasury move eases bond market pressure

US stocks rise as Treasury move eases bond market pressure

US stocks rebounded on Wednesday following a Treasury Department intervention designed to relieve severe pressure on the bond market.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 22:34 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
US 30-year Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007 on bond selloff

US 30-year Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007 on bond selloff

US 30-year Treasury yields climbed to 5.29% amid mounting national debt concerns, heavy bond supplies, and surging corporate borrowing to fund the artificial intelligence boom.

Business ·17 Aug 2026, 23:46 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Sterling edges higher after John Healey appointed as new British finance minister

Sterling edges higher after John Healey appointed as new British finance minister

The pound fluctuated against the dollar following the surprise appointment of John Healey as finance minister under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. Investors are now focused on how the new leadership will balance fiscal goals with competing demands for defense and welfare spending.

News ·21 Jul 2026, 23:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read