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Kevin Warsh being sworn in as Federal Reserve Chair, raising his hand with his wife holding a Bible and a Supreme Court justice administering the oath
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All Eyes on Kevin Warsh as He Prepares His First Jackson Hole Speech as Fed Chair

Markets are looking to Friday's keynote for clarity on how the new Fed chair plans to handle inflation still running above target, with roughly one-in-three odds priced in for a September rate hike.

August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
The United States Treasury Department building in Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument visible in the background
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US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as Long-Term Yields Hit Their Highest Since 2007

Scott Bessent's department is boosting buybacks of 10-to-30-year debt to $4 billion per operation after weak demand at a recent 20-year auction. Critics call it "debt reshuffling, not debt reduction."

August 25, 2026 · 4 min read