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Will Bessent's bond market intervention make U.S. inflation worse? | About That

CBC World · August 28, 2026 at 5:26 p.m.

Will Bessent's bond market intervention make U.S. inflation worse? | About That

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's recent intervention in the bond market is setting off alarm bells for many investors and analysts.

Avneet Dhillon breaks down concerns that Bessent’s attempt to calm the markets and decrease the cost of borrowing may actually worsen inflation. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty Images)

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Will Bessent's bond market intervention make U.S. inflation worse? | About That

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