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NB Finance News

The US Treasury is buying long bonds, but not very many

Speaking loudly but wielding a teeny-tiny stick

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US long-term bonds slide as Bessent intervention fails to soothe investors

Yield on 30-year Treasuries rises despite move to ‘at least double’ purchases of securities

logo.png  By NB  Aug 21, 2026

UAE suspends trade with Iran after saying it fired missiles at Gulf state

Defence ministry says weapons were targeting maritime traffic but fell into the sea

logo.png  By NB  Aug 19, 2026

Russia warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Ukraine’s use of British-made drones

Ministry of Defence says it stands ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Kyiv after Russian embassy issues statement

logo.png  By NB  Aug 19, 2026