President Donald Trump clarified that he had not influenced Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's decisions in the market. Bessent made choices independently, guided by his grasp of existing economic conditions. In a surprising announcement, the government revealed plans to buy back double the amount of bonds initially anticipated. This unexpected action led to a significant drop in bond yields, although these declines were mostly corrected by the end of the week.

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Yields on 30-year US government debt rise

By Victor Reklaitis and Greg Robb

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has outlined a strategy to ramp up bond buybacks, aiming to enhance market liquidity and instill confidence in economic fundamentals.…