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24 Aug 2026, 11:34 UTC · 3h ago
Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
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24 Aug 2026, 11:34 UTC · 3h ago
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The Treasury may use its $950 billion General Account (TGA) to fund increased purchases of long-term government bonds. — Using a massive cash reserve to buy long-term bonds provides significant firepower to lower long-term yields without relying solely on short-term issuance.
+0.60The Treasury is doubling the minimum size of buybacks for off-the-run long-end securities from $2 billion to $4 billion. — Increased demand for long-term bonds generally puts downward pressure on yields, though the market initially reacted with skepticism.
+0.40Using the TGA for bond purchases reduces the likelihood that the Federal Reserve would be asked to assist the Treasury in these operations. — Avoiding Fed intervention prevents concerns over monetary policy blurring and maintains the independence of the central bank.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects progress on the deficit once new tariff revenues replace court-mandated refunds. — Potential improvement in fiscal fundamentals is positive for long-term bond stability and risk appetite.
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