https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yields-fall-amid-report-treasury-could-use-general-account-for-buybacksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yields-fall-amid-report-treasury-could-use-general-account-for-buybackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yields-fall-amid-report-treasury-could-use-general-account-for-buybacks#u50059Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:41:26 +0000US Treasury yields are dropping as markets anticipate a deficit plan from Bessent and a Jackson Hole speech by Warsh. This decline occurs alongside reports that the Treasury Department may use its General Account for bond buybacks. While yields have fallen, some investors are pivoting to gold and bitcoin as a debasement trade driven by fears over US debt. Wall Street remains mixed, with semiconductor stocks falling due to AI investment concerns despite the lower yields and oil prices.Why it mattersThe Treasury's potential use of the General Account for buybacks represents a shift in how t https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yields-fall-amid-report-treasury-could-use-general-account-for-buybackshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yields-fall-amid-report-treasury-could-use-general-account-for-buybacks#u48087Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:17:55 +0000US Treasury yields have declined following reports that the Treasury Department could use its General Account to fund bond buybacks. This development has impacted market sentiment, contributing to a decrease in yields. The 30-year Treasury yield was at 5.27%, a level that some analysts consider a structural shift. The market is also awaiting the Jackson Hole Symposium for further economic insights.Why it mattersThe US Treasury market is experiencing significant shifts, with yields falling amid speculation about potential bond buybacks funded by the Treasury General Account, which holds approxi