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US treasury secretary hails government’s buy back of bonds a success
On Tuesday, the 10-year treasury rate yield reached a 19-year high at 5.041%, even as investors wary Iran war fallout
Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, claimed the government’s massive buyback of US bonds was a success.
The claim came as the 10-year treasury yield reached a 19-year high on Tuesday, increasing pressure on interest rates as the Federal Reserve weighs another hike to see off rising inflation.
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Lauren Aratani in New York · Tue, Sep 15, 2026, 12:50 PM
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On Tuesday, the 10-year treasury rate yield reached a 19-year high at 5.041%, even as investors wary Iran war fallout
Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, claimed the government’s massive buyback of US bonds was a success.
The claim came as the 10-year treasury yield reached a 19-year high on Tuesday, increasing pressure on interest rates as the Federal Reserve weighs another hike to see off rising inflation.
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