US long-term borrowing costs ease after government steps in

"The Treasury's decision to increase purchases appeared to be an 'attempt to provide relief' on long-term borrowing costs."

— John Canavan , Academic

"The US government feared the 'pain of 5% or higher yields' over the long term not just because it raised borrowing costs for the government, but also the private sector."

— Rene Albrecht , Academic

"It risks collateral damage and unintended consequences."

— Mohamed A. El-Erian , Academic