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Sec. Bessent's big plan to finance the national debt

Sec. Bessent's big plan to finance the national debt

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s buyback of long-term bonds was
a bit of a letdown this week — the interest rates barely budged.
The Treasury’s next move in its quest to rein in the national
debt will be to issue a ton more short-term securities. But that
might not be such a good idea, either. In this episode, we’ll
catch you up on the bond market turmoil. Plus: Multifamily
construction permits are a housing bright spot, the Fed’s
favorite inflation measure is due for a methodology change, and
two craft-focused small business owners share the view from their
economy.

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Read the stories in today’s episode:

"Buying a house with a credit card": The Treasury's plan to
finance the national debt

The Fed's preferred measure of inflation is changing

As central bank bigwigs gather in Jackson Hole, local
businesses carry on

Builders bet on multifamily housing — but only in certain
places