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Treasury Auctions Show Mixed Demand Across Maturity Curve
The U.S. Treasury conducted auctions across multiple maturity dates with yields ranging from 3.965% to 5.122%, with demand metrics showing weakness in intermediate maturities offset by stronger foreign participation in longer-dated bonds.
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- Forexlive6/16/2026, 5:03:45 PMThe US treasury sells $13 billion of 20 year bonds at a high yield of 4.927%
The U.S. Treasury auctioned $13 billion in 20-year bonds at a high yield of 4.927%, stopping through the when-issued yield of 4.937% by 1.0 basis point. Bid-to-cover came in at 2.75x versus a 2.65x average, with strong international demand at 73.2% of the take versus a 64.9% average, while domestic direct bidders were below average at 19.9%. The auction was graded A- overall, with most metrics beating recent averages.
Sentiment 0.20Sim 93% - Forexlive6/9/2026, 5:04:25 PMUS treasury sells $58 billion of 3- year notes at a high yield of 4.192%
The U.S. Treasury auctioned $58 billion in 3-year notes at a high yield of 4.192%, slightly above the when-issued level of 4.189%, producing a 0.3 basis point tail. Bid-to-cover came in at 2.64x versus a 2.61x average, with dealer, direct, and indirect participation all near historical averages. The auction was graded C, characterized as broadly in line with averages given current market volatility.
Sentiment -0.10Sim 94% - Forexlive5/27/2026, 5:04:45 PMUS sells 5-year notes at 4.182% vs 4.181% WI
The US Treasury auctioned $X billion in 5-year notes at a yield of 4.182%, nearly in line with the when-issued rate of 4.181%, producing a negligible 0.1 bps tail. Bid-to-cover came in at 2.34 vs. 2.33 prior, with indirect bidders taking 74.9% of the offering. Treasury yields have been declining since May 19 highs, partly aided by optimism around a potential US-Iran deal and lower oil prices.
Sentiment 0.10Sim 91% - Forexlive5/26/2026, 5:06:00 PMUS treasury auctions $69B of 2 year notes at a high yield of
The US Treasury auctioned $69B in 2-year notes at a high yield of 4.071%, matching the when-issued yield at auction time. Bid-to-cover came in at 2.64x versus a 6-month average of 2.62x, with dealer, direct, and indirect participation all near recent averages, earning the auction a "C" grade. US yields are broadly lower on the day, with the 10-year down ~6.8 bps to 4.504% and the 30-year at 5.028%.
Sentiment 0.00Sim 94% - Forexlive5/20/2026, 5:06:38 PMUS sells $16 billion of 20 year bonds at a high yield of 5.122%
The US Treasury sold $16 billion in 20-year bonds at a high yield of 5.122%, exactly matching the when-issued level for a zero basis-point tail. Bid-to-cover came in at 2.55x, slightly below the 6-month average of 2.62x, while indirect bidders (a proxy for foreign demand) took 67.67% versus a 6-month average of 63.5%, offsetting weaker dealer participation of 9.39% vs. the 11.1% average. The auction was graded C+ overall, reflecting a mixed but passable result.
Sentiment -0.10Sim 93% - Forexlive5/11/2026, 5:08:30 PMU.S. Treasury auctions off $58 billion of three-year notes at a high yield of 3.965%
The U.S. Treasury auctioned $58 billion in 3-year notes at a high yield of 3.965%, tailing the when-issued level by 0.6 basis points against a six-month average tail of -0.4 basis points. Bid-to-cover came in at 2.54x versus the 2.67x six-month average, with dealers absorbing 16.9% compared to a 12.7% average, indicating weak demand. The auction was graded D+ by the analyst, reflecting broad-based softness from both domestic and international buyers.
Sentiment -0.30Sim 94%