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Wednesday, August 19, 2026  ·  6:50 PM ET

Treasury Doubles Debt Buybacks to Stabilize Bond Market; Yields Fall After Announcement

Treasury Secretary Bessent announced an upscaled debt buyback operation, at least doubling previous buyback sizes for longer-term debt. The move aims to stabilize the bond market following the 30-year yield hitting a 19-year high earlier this week amid fiscal deficit and inflation concerns.

Market SnapshotAfter Hours
10Y Treasury Yield
4.71%
▼ -5bps
30Y Treasury Yield
5.28%
▼ -5bps
Nasdaq Futures
-0.09%
▼ -0.09%
Oil (WTI)
$93.43
▲ +2.1%
What to Watch

→ Bond market reaction at Thursday open and whether yields hold lower

→ Fed response to Treasury's market intervention and inflation control implications

→ Equity market sentiment on reduced rate volatility expectations

Market data may be delayed  ·  For informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice.
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