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The U.S. Treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt to steady the bond market as Federal Reserve officials remain split over how to address persistent inflation. Interest rates are currently around 3.5‑3.7%, and officials warn they could rise if inflation fails to fall to the Fed’s 2% target. This week, yields on 10‑year, 20‑year and 30‑year Treasury notes all reached 20‑year highs, with the 30‑year yield hitting its highest level since 2007. The rapid increase in yields has raised concerns for borrowers because many large loans, such as mortgages, are tied to Treasury securities.

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