Bessent’s bond buyback rally fizzles out

A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., July 29, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Longer-dated U.S. government bond yields edged higher on Friday as investor jitters over the Treasury Department’s extended debt repurchase program and soaring national debt continued to hover over markets. The…

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Treasury yields pull back ahead of FOMC minutes

Treasury yields pulled back slightly on Wednesday from multi-decade highs seen on the previous day, as a sell-off at the long end of the curve eased investor jitters.  The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note — the key benchmark for U.S. government borrowing — fell 2 basis points to 4.686%. The 2-year Treasury note…

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