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Longer-dated Treasury yields rise as Bessent's bond buyback rally fizzles out

CNBC·August 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM

Concerns over the Treasury Department's debt repurchase program continue to weigh on markets.

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Treasury yields are slipping as the U.S. eyes its cash account to fund bond buybacks

Treasury yields are slipping as the U.S. eyes its cash account to fund bond buybacks

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Treasuries Gain With Bessent and Warsh Due to Set Direction

The Treasury doubled bond buybacks to bring down borrowing costs. The relief barely lasted

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The Treasury doubled bond buybacks to bring down borrowing costs. The relief barely lasted

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