US sells USD 44bln of 7yr notes; tails 0.4bps

The auction of $44 billion in 7-year notes saw a slightly higher yield compared to previous auctions, implying some upward pressure in interest rates.

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  • High Yield: 4.018% (prev. 3.93%, six-auction avg. 3.912%); WI: 4.014%.
  • Tail: 0.4bps (prev. -0.3bps, six-auction avg. -0.1bps)
  • Bid-to-Cover: 2.45x (prev. 2.51x, six-auction avg. 2.52x)
  • Dealers: 10.9% (prev. 9.3%, six-auction avg. 10.2%)
  • Directs: 22.2% (prev. 31.6%, six-auction avg. 28.0%)
  • Indirects: 66.9% (prev. 59.0%, six-auction avg. 61.8%)
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The tail of 0.4bps suggests a small concession was necessary, which could indicate weaker demand, particularly with a lower bid-to-cover ratio. This outcome may signal a cautious sentiment as investors weigh the balance between yield and economic outlook across the fixed income market.

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