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US Treasury Buyback Fails to Lower Yields, Bitcoin and Gold Rally Instead

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Treasury Secretary Bessent's $4 billion bond buyback program was designed to push Treasury yields lower as part of broader debt management efforts. However, the initiative did not achieve its intended effect, with yields remaining stubbornly elevated. Instead of the expected bond market relief, the move appeared to fuel a surge in bitcoin and gold prices. The outcome highlights investor skepticism toward traditional debt tools and growing appetite for alternative assets. The episode raises questions about the government's ability to manage borrowing costs through buyback mechanisms alone.

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