The Treasury Department announced on August 19, 2026, that it will increase the maximum amount of U.S. debt it can repurchase. This decision comes in response to a recent spike in bond yields. Starting next month, the department plans to double the maximum value of longer-dated securities it can buy back, specifically targeting the 10-to-20-year and 20-to-30-year sectors.
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Treasury Department to Increase Debt Buybacks Following Bond Yield Increase
The Treasury Department will increase its debt buyback program, doubling the maximum value of longer-dated securities it can repurchase. This decision follows a rise in bond yields and is set to begin next month.
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