Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to fund bond buybacks, sources said
Using the TGA would provide the Treasury with considerable firepower to influence long-term bond yields.
Last updated: 2026-08-25 23:43:17 ET
Using the TGA would provide the Treasury with considerable firepower to influence long-term bond yields.
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