https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-takes-less-than-expected-at-buyback-pushing-up-yieldsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-takes-less-than-expected-at-buyback-pushing-up-yieldshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-takes-less-than-expected-at-buyback-pushing-up-yields#u68374Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:10:35 +0000The US 10-year Treasury yield topped 5% for the first time since 2023 after the Treasury repurchased fewer 10- to 20-year securities than the maximum allowed under Secretary Scott Bessent's program. The yield reached 5.01 per cent before buyers emerged to pare the increase. This spike stems from a combination of supply worries, stubborn inflation, and surging crude oil prices. Markets are also reacting to increased bets on Federal Reserve rate hikes and potential slowdowns in AI spending.Why it mattersTreasury buybacks aim to manage liquidity and market stability. When the government buys https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-takes-less-than-expected-at-buyback-pushing-up-yieldshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-takes-less-than-expected-at-buyback-pushing-up-yields#u65323Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:00:30 +0000US government debt yields rose after the Treasury repurchased fewer 10- to 20-year securities than the maximum amount allowed under Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's expanded buyback program. This lower-than-expected uptake triggered a bond sell-off, pushing the 10-year Treasury yield to its highest level since 2023. The move comes as global markets face pressure from rising oil prices and inflation, with some bond yields approaching 5 percent.Why it mattersThe Treasury uses buybacks to manage government debt and maintain market liquidity. When the government buys back fewer bonds than a