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Treasury Secretary Increases Government Debt Buyback Amid Rising Long-Term Treasury Yields

Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since 2007 on August 19, 2026. In response, Treasury Secretary [Name] doubled the government's debt buyback program to mitigate rising borrowing costs.

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Long-term Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since 2007 on August 19, 2026. In response, Treasury Secretary [Name] doubled the government's debt buyback program to mitigate rising borrowing costs.

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Bessent acts to break bond market fever, head off rising borrowing costs

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Treasury Secretary Increases Government Debt Buyback Amid Rising Long-Term Treasury Yields