The MacroTourist

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BESSENT’S BUYBACKS WON’T FIX WHAT FISCAL POLICY BROKE

The ‘tourist digs into the recent bond market debate

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Kevin Muir
Aug 24, 2026
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“Every government policy is to grow nominal GDP, but they’re pissed when 10s start chasing 7% nominal.”

Harris Kupperman

The other day I was chatting with my buddy Kuppy, and he made a comment about the absurdity of governments being upset with higher rates. It really resonated with me. I thought to myself, “According to the President of the United States…

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