US sells 17-week bills at a high rate of 3.610%, B/C 3.02x

The recent auction of 17-week bills at a high rate of 3.610% with a bid-to-cover ratio of 3.02x indicates strong demand from investors, potentially reflecting a risk-off sentiment or a hunt for yield amid uncertainty in other asset classes.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 22 Apr 2026, 15:54 UTCOn the live feed at 15:34 UTC — 9 more headlines followed before this page went public

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The high bid-to-cover suggests participants are confident in holding shorter-duration assets, which may impact yields and liquidity dynamics as the market adjusts to this demand. Watch for implications on longer-duration bonds and overall risk sentiment as this could signify a shift in investor preference.

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