US Treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market

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The US Treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt to steady the bond market amid investor concern over high inflation. Yields on 10-year, 20-year and 30-year Treasury notes hit 20-year highs this week, with the 30-year yield reaching its highest since 2007, before dropping after Wednesday's announcement. The Treasury said the move reflects its desire to provide greater liquidity support to the long-term bond market. The action follows the Trump administration's intervention to prop up the yen in partnership with Japan, a large holder of US Treasuries. Annualized US inflation was 3.4% in July, down from 4.2% in May but nearly 1% higher than 2025 rates, while gas prices are on track for the highest August on record at $4.08 a gallon.

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Treasury doubles buyback to steady bond market, but yields hit 20-year highs on inflation concerns; buyback may provide liquidity support but does not directly lower yields.

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20-year yields hit 20-year highs on inflation worries; Treasury buyback aims to add liquidity but yields remain elevated.

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