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The Treasury’s expanded long-term bond buybacks

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Where it stands

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded buybacks of older, long-dated Treasury bonds on August 19, as the 30-year yield reached 5.3 percent. The report does not say how the expanded program will be implemented, adjusted or whether it will continue; its status remains open.

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The story so far

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    Treasury Doubles Long-Bond Buybacks to Calm Surging Yields

    The Treasury doubled some long-bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per issue. Bonds rallied, then yields rose again.

    Still open after this report

    • No confirmed scale, timetable, targeted maturities, or operational tempo beyond the per-issue floor and possibility of more.
    • No verified direct quotation from Bessent in the provided sources, only paraphrased guidance.

History

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Who's involved

People

  • Kevin WarshChairman of the Federal Reserve since 20261 report
  • Scott BessentUnited States Secretary of the Treasury1 report

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