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US 30-Year Bonds Erase Gains From Treasury’s Buyback Surprise
Thursday, August 20, 2026
US 30-year bond yields reversed earlier gains after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an increase in government buybacks of longer-dated debt. The Treasury had previously signaled it would expand repurchases of bonds with maturities beyond 20 years. Jonathan Levin, a Bloomberg Opinion columnist, commented on the treasury market moves.
