https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-to-buy-back-up-to-6b-in-longer-term-debt-as-bond-yields-hit-highest-level-since-2023Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-to-buy-back-up-to-6b-in-longer-term-debt-as-bond-yields-hit-highest-level-since-2023https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-to-buy-back-up-to-6b-in-longer-term-debt-as-bond-yields-hit-highest-level-since-2023#u70099Wed, 16 Sep 2026 09:45:11 +0000The US Treasury launched a buyback operation on September 10 to purchase up to $6 billion in longer-term bonds, acting as bond yields hit their highest level since 2023. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent assumed office on January 28, 2025, bringing over 35 years of investment management experience, including serving as Chief Investment Officer for Soros Fund Management from 2011 to 2015. While the administration targeted borrowing costs, reports indicate the bond market rebuffed the plan, though Bessent has signaled a firm stance toward foreign exchange traders.Why it mattersTreasury buyback op https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-to-buy-back-up-to-6b-in-longer-term-debt-as-bond-yields-hit-highest-level-since-2023https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/treasury-to-buy-back-up-to-6b-in-longer-term-debt-as-bond-yields-hit-highest-level-since-2023#u64807Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:42:07 +0000The US Treasury launched a buyback operation on September 10 to purchase up to $6 billion in longer-term bonds. The move aims to lower borrowing costs as bond yields reach their highest levels since 2023. While the government intended to ease costs, reports indicate the bond market has rebuffed the plan, suggesting traders have won the initial confrontation over yields. Treasury Secretary Bessent has signaled a firm stance toward foreign exchange traders, claiming he is now the house.Why it mattersBuybacks allow the Treasury to manage debt maturity and liquidity in the bond market. This operat