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Bessent Expands Debt Buyback Program, Lifts Yields, Sinks Stocks

8/24/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a program to buy back small amounts of less-liquid government debt.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose 4 basis points to 4.74% after the buyback.
Higher yields pushed the S&P 500 down 1.4% last week, hurting equities.
Semiconductor stocks fell over 5% and banks slipped 4% as yields climbed.

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Story summary

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded a program to buy back small amounts of less-liquid government debt.
The 10-year Treasury yield rose 4 basis points to 4.74% after the buyback.
Higher yields pushed the S&P 500 down 1.4% last week, hurting equities.
Semiconductor stocks fell over 5% and banks slipped 4% as yields climbed.