# Bullard Says Boosting Bond Buybacks Is a Tactical Move

https://mins.news/en/video/26224

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-19 13:25 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfVnSeorSQI

> The US Treasury plans to buy back more longer-dated debt to curb the surge in long-end yields. Former St. Louis Fed President James Bullard calls the move important tactically, but says it will not alter the underlying fundamentals.

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