US Treasury doubles government debt buyback operations
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US Treasury, Secretary Scott Bessent
United States
August 2026
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US Treasury to double buyback operations from $2 billion to at least $4 billion. The move targets 10-30 year debt to provide liquidity amid market stress. Yields fell following the announcement.
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