In this week’s Markets in a Minute, we explore the growing tension between policymakers and the bond market. After the 30-year Treasury yield climbed to its highest level in nearly two decades, the U.S. Treasury stepped in by expanding its buyback program for long-dated bonds. Why did the move attract so much attention from investors? And what does it reveal about the forces driving long-term interest rates? |
Markets in a Minute - Washington’s Interest Rate Standoff
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September 02, 2026