US Treasury buys more long-term bonds to manage $40T debt

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] · 2026-08-20 02:24

The U.S. Treasury Department is increasing its purchases of longer-dated bonds in an effort to manage the nation's growing debt, which has now surpassed $40 trillion. This move aims to lower bond yields and provide some relief to the stock market. The decision was announced on Wednesday. AI

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US Treasury buys more long-term bonds to manage $40T debt

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CNBC Daily Open: Treasury attempts to rein in bond yields as U.S. debt swells past $40 trillion On Wednesday, the Treasury Department's decision to double its p

CNBC Daily Open: Treasury attempts to rein in bond yields as U.S. debt swells past $40 trillion On Wednesday, the Treasury Department's decision to double its purchases of longer-dated bonds sent yields lower and gave stocks some breathing room. https://www. cnbc.com/2026/08/20/c…

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CNBC Daily Open: Treasury attempts to rein in bond yields as U.S. debt swells past $40 trillion On Wednesday, the Treasury Department's decision to double its p

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