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Scott Bessent Could Change Everything w/ Andreas Steno
Raoul and Andreas Steno break down how Treasury policy, a weaker dollar, and improving liquidity could extend the business cycle and support risk assets like Bitcoin into 2027. They also explore why the AI and CapEx boom may still be in its early stages, with productivity gains and surging demand for compute reshaping the economy. Recorded August 25, 2026.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Why Bessent’s Treasury Strategy Could Change Everything
03:17 - Scott Bessent’s Plan to Reshape the Treasury Market
04:26 - How Hedge Funds Became the Biggest Buyers of U.S. Treasuries
07:36 - Why the Repo Market Is Too Big to Fail
10:46 - Treasury Buybacks, Bank Liquidity, and the U.S. Debt Problem
13:27 - The Yield Curve Strategy That Could Extend the Bull Market
16:08 - Why Bessent Wants a Weaker U.S. Dollar