Bessent’s $4 billion bond plan is like ‘rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic given the U.S. national debt of $40 trillion,’ ING says

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On Fortune’s radar today: Bessent’s bond buyback plan is like ‘rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic.’ Markets: Chill.

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