government debt
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The same is true for long-duration government debt, as higher oil prices have been accompanied by falling bond prices and, in turn, higher yields.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
The Treasury market’s painful rout intensified Thursday, after an underwhelming auction of 30-year U.S. government debt and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s first beefed-up buyback operation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Treasury Department said it would buy back $6 billion in U.S. government debt, exceeding the amount previously announced in an effort to contain bond yields.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Yields on long-term government debt have risen to levels not seen since the 2008 global financial crisis in the United States, France and Japan.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
It must be mentioned, however, to the honour of Mr. Elton, that on the bombardment of Mogador, he and his lady were allowed to leave at once, having paid up all their government debt.
From Travels in Morocco, Volume 1. by James Richardson
