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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.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-08-20/us-30y-bonds-erase-gains-from-treasury-buyback-surprise-video

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