US sells 4-week bills at a high rate of 3.615%, B/C 3.12x; sells 8-week bills at a high rate of 3.635%, B/C 2.83x

Newsquawk StaffPublished 19 Mar 2026, 15:52 UTC

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US sells 4-week bills at a high rate of 3.615%, B/C 3.12x; sells 8-week bills at a high rate of 3.635%, B/C 2.83x

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The US Treasury's recent sale of 4-week and 8-week bills at higher than expected rates signals strong demand, evident from the bid-to-cover ratios of 3.12x and 2.83x respectively. This outcome could indicate a favorable sentiment towards short-duration instruments, potentially influencing the yield curve and reflecting investor caution ahead of upcoming economic data releases.

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