CNBC Daily Open: The 'Bessent Bid' wares off
- Posted on August 21, 2026
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CNBC Daily Open: The 'Bessent Bid' wares off
In a CNBC exclusive, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he could expand a bond buyback plan, but yields march higher despite the extraordinary action.