Show Notes
The Treasury secretary is hoping to lower yields by increasing buybacks but the effectiveness of such tools has diminished in a high inflation era.
Chapters 00:00 - Teaser & Introduction 01:09 - The Treasury's Rough Week 03:13 - Opening the Toolbox: Fed vs. Treasury 08:00 - The TBAC and the Optimal Issuance Mix 11:39 - The Core Issue: Unchecked Inflation 20:43 - Washington's Reluctance to Fix the Deficit 29:12 - Closing Question: Warsh vs. Bessent
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