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Europe close: Shares close lower as US Treasury doubles debt buyback

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets closed lower on Wednesday as rising bond yields and oil prices remained in focus as the US Treasury said it was doubling its debt buyback to calm investors.


The benchmark Stoxx 600 index finished 0.02% lower to 651.78 with most continental exchanges...

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