RBC: Treasury buyback plan not ‘entirely wasted’

The takeaway is that the buyback plan's impact is selective rather than broad: while it failed to keep 30-year yields down, it did anchor long-end swap spreads, suggesting the program shifted market structure more than outright rate levels. This matters for traders and issuers focused on spread dynamics over yield direction, as it implies the plan's efficacy should be measured by financing conditions, not just Treasury yields. The open question is whether spread support persists if oil-driven yield pressure continues, which would test the program's resilience beyond its announcement effect.