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US Treasury Doubles Long-Term Bond Buybacks to Manage Yields
The US Treasury announced it will double its buybacks of long-term government debt, increasing the cap to at least $4 billion. This tactical move aims to manage elevated yields and sparked a rally in long-end debt.
19 Aug, 12:52 — 19 Aug, 13:24
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bloombergHigh48m ago
Boosting Bond Buybacks Is Tactical Move, Bullard Says
The US Treasury says it will be buying back more longer-dated debt, a move designed to stop the surge in long-end yields. Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard says this seems like an important tactical move, but it won't change the fundamentals. He speaks on "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)
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US Treasury to double buybacks of long-term government debt
Sharp sell-off in recent weeks has sent borrowing costs soaring
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Treasury announces upscaled buyback operation for longer-term debt, sending yields lower
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U.S. Treasury expands long-end buybacks amid elevated yields
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