Treasury’s $6bn buyback shortfall ignites a bond-yield jump
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US government bond yields rose to multi-year highs after the Treasury expanded its debt-buyback program to $6bn, short of the $8-10bn some analysts expected. Analysts questioned whether the move will meaningfully push yields lower, while officials say the buybacks aim to improve liquidity in the massive Treasury market. Investors will watch upcoming 10- and 30-year auctions for signs the intervention is working.
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