Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Bessent May Use $1 Trillion Reserve to Lower Treasury Yieldshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billion#u48252Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:40:53 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is signaling a potential use of a nearly $1 trillion cash reserve to fund bond buybacks and reduce long-term borrowing costs. This follows a recent doubling of the buyback program to $4 billion, which is currently funded by selling short-term bills. While Bitcoin rose above $80,000 on August 25 and saw its best week since March 2024, long-term Treasury yields have resisted these interventions. The strategy aims to manage rates as national debt exceeds $40 trillion.Why it mattersThe Treasury is attempting to shorten its debt profile to exert control over long-te Treasury buyback rally fades as yields climb despite Bessent's expansion pledgehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billion#u46392Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:57 +0000U.S. Treasury yields resumed their climb within 16 hours of the bond buyback program doubling to $4 billion. While the intervention initially weakened the dollar and pushed gold above $4,500 and Bitcoin toward $80,000, the rally lost momentum as markets doubted Scott Bessent's pledge to further expand purchases. The 30-year yield remains near 5.25%. This volatility occurs as U.S. debt exceeds $40 trillion and breakeven inflation rates have reached 2.34%, sparking new anxiety over long-term price stability.Why it mattersThe Treasury uses buybacks to manage liquidity and stabilize the bond Bessent: Treasury buyback could exceed $4 billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bessent-says-treasury-buyback-operation-could-be-more-than-4-billion#u45858Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:25:06 +0000The Treasury's buyback operation may be over $4 billion, according to Scott Bessent. This intervention has helped steady the bond market and influenced treasury yields. The operation's impact on the US dollar has been significant.Why it mattersThe Treasury's buyback plan is being closely watched for its potential impact on the bond market and the US dollar. The plan is seen as a move to stabilize the market and manage debt. The intervention has had a notable effect on treasury yields and the dollar.What is confirmedTreasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion.The int