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Bessent Says Buybacks May Be More Than $4 Billion Per Issue

Thursday, August 20, 2026


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced increased buybacks of Treasury securities this week, stating they could exceed $4 billion per issue. The Treasury Department had previously disclosed plans to expand its buyback program. Bessent did not specify the total volume or timeline for the expanded operations.

Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/bessent-says-buybacks-could-be-more-than-4-billion-per-issue

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