NYT
Markets Rally After U.S. Treasury Tries to Ease Bond Market Stress
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
The U.S. Treasury Department announced it would double the amount of debt it can repurchase from investors. Government bond yields fell and stock indexes gained following the announcement. The Treasury did not specify a timeline for implementing the increased buyback capacity.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/business/bond-yields-treasury-department.html