Calling Bessent's Bluff?
Published: August 21, 2026
Duration: 9:34
Bond markets push Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's buyback strategy to the limit, as yields climb back toward recent highs. U.S. President Donald Trump promises an economic crackdown on Iran as oil prices head for a weekly gain. Plus, Walmart shares tumble after the retailer posts its weakest U.S. sales growth in more than six years.
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