Bessent's bond intervention 'puzzling,' needs explanation: ex-official

InterviewFormer Treasury insiders split on merits of US-Japan joint yen buyingThe U.S. Treasury Department, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, has said it will at least double buybacks of long-dated Treasurys. © ReutersYOSHIKAZU IMAHORIAugust 29, 2026 00:21 JSTNEW YORK -- The U.S. Treasury has taken a hands-on approach to

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