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- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce bond-buyback details on Wednesday.
- The buyback could double the prior $2 billion limit, potentially reaching $4 billion.
- Analysts say exceeding $4 billion could spark a bond rally.
- Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Kevin Warsh will review Friday’s inflation data to guide rate-hike decisions later this month.
- Friday’s yield curve flattened as short-term yields rose while long-term bonds held steady after August job growth topped forecasts.
