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Bessent Boosts Debt Buybacks After Yields Hit Multi-Decade Highs

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


The US Treasury announced it is increasing buybacks of long-dated government debt. The move followed yields on those securities reaching their highest levels in multiple years. Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent made the announcement, according to Treasury statements.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-19/long-dated-treasuries-rally-as-treasury-boosts-bond-buybacks

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