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Week of Whiplash in Treasuries Is Closing With Traders on Pause

Bloomberg Markets Friday 21 August 2026, 11:06 UTC By Alice Gledhill and George Nixon 1 min read
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After a turbulent stretch for the US bond market, traders are heading into Friday’s session with questions about what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s next move will be.

After a turbulent stretch for the US bond market, traders are heading into Friday’s session with questions about what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s next move will be.
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