https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-fromContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-fromhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-from#u49224Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:16:01 +0000The US Treasury is buying back its own bonds, sparking questions about the source of funding, as the nation's debt surpasses $40 trillion and interest payments exceed $1 trillion annually. This move aims to stabilize long-term bond yields, but faces challenges from market stress and an AI-driven debt boom. The strategy's impact on the cost of capital for corporations and homeowners remains uncertain.Why it mattersThe US government's debt has surged to $40 trillion, triggering a bond market sell-off that the Treasury is countering with buybacks. This intervention occurs as global https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-fromhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-from#u48192Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:50:37 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may utilize the Treasury General Account, which holds nearly $1 trillion, to fund bond buyback operations. This strategy provides the Treasury with significant firepower to influence long-term bond yields. These interventions occur as market stress grows, with Aviva's Saldanha identifying a 5% 10-year Treasury yield as a critical pain point for equities. While the Treasury attempts to stabilize the market, external pressures include an AI-driven debt boom that is increasing the cost of capital for corporations and homeowners.Why it mattersThe US government https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-fromhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-is-buying-its-own-bonds-where-is-the-money-coming-from#u47269Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:16:32 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is implementing bond buyback operations that could exceed $4 billion to support the US bond market. While these maneuvers aim to stabilize yields, some analysts suggest the interventions have fizzled and fail to address the underlying deficit. The shift comes as the US government moves from supporting the yen to intervening in its own debt market. Market pressure persists, with 30-year Treasury yields hitting 5.27%, which some experts view as a structural shift increasing the cost of operating in America.Why it mattersThe US is facing a Big Debt Cycle that Ray