CNBC Daily Open: Treasury attempts to rein in bond yields as U.S. debt swells past $40 trillion
- Posted on August 20, 2026
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CNBC Daily Open: Treasury attempts to rein in bond yields as U.S. debt swells past $40 trillion
On Wednesday, the Treasury Department's decision to double its purchases of longer-dated bonds sent yields lower and gave stocks some breathing room.