https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/backfire-trump-s-buyback-scheme-flops-as-bond-market-panicsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/backfire-trump-s-buyback-scheme-flops-as-bond-market-panicshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/backfire-trump-s-buyback-scheme-flops-as-bond-market-panics#u66658Sun, 13 Sep 2026 02:22:23 +0000The Treasury Department's attempt to lower borrowing costs through a $6 billion buyback of longer-term debt has failed to stabilize the bond market. Investors have responded with a sell-off despite the operation, which tripled the normal buyback volume. Market participants remain uneasy, with reports indicating that the move by Scott Bessent has not consoled edgy investors. The operation intended to reduce borrowing costs, but the market has instead rebuffed the plan, leading to increased volatility in government securities.Why it mattersThe Treasury uses buybacks to manage the compositio