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Pressure on bonds abates as Treasury announces buybacks. What may come next.

Pressure on bonds abates as Treasury announces buybacks. What may come next.
MarketWatch Wednesday 19 August 2026, 13:39 UTC By Robert Schroeder 1 min read
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The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at the market open.

The Treasury Department said Wednesday that it will more than double the size of government-debt buybacks, sending yields sharply lower and stocks higher at the market open.
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