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Bessent Says Buybacks May Be More Than $4 Billion Per Issue

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 20 August 2026, 15:04 UTC By Jorgelina do Rosario 1 min read
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said increased buybacks of Treasury securities announced this week could be more than $4 billion per issue.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said increased buybacks of Treasury securities announced this week could be more than $4 billion per issue.
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