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An announcement earlier on August 19 that the U.S. Treasury would double its buyback of longer-term U.S. government debt eased upward pressure on yields and helped lift stocks after August 18’s rout.

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An announcement earlier on Aug 19 that the Treasury would double its buyback of longer-term US government debt had eased upward pressure on yields and helped lift stocks after Aug 18’s rout.