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Treasury plans to at least double longer-dated bond buybacks

The proposal, outlined by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, would expand buybacks focused on longer maturities amid investor sensitivity to higher rates.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has drawn market attention with a plan to at least double the Treasury’s buybacks of longer-dated U.S. Treasury bonds, according to MarketWatch.

MarketWatch notes the idea has heightened concern among analysts, reflecting how increased interest rates have created a “raw nerve” for the White House and for expectations around longer-term yields.

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