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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend: August 21st, 2026

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek Daily." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim StenovecHear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius ...  Show more

Treasury Whiplash Leaves Traders Guessing Scott Bessent's Next Move

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF After a turbulent stretch for the US bond market, traders are heading into the weekend with questions about what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s ne ...  Show more

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