US 3-month T-bill auction clears at 3.750% on $92 billion sale

The auction drew a 2.61 bid-to-cover ratio, indicating solid demand as investors continue parking cash in short-dated government debt.

Summary

A U.S. 3-month Treasury bill auction cleared at a 3.750% high yield on $92 billion of sales, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.61. The result points to firm demand for short-dated government paper, suggesting investors are still parking cash in very short-term instruments while maintaining liquidity.

Terms & Concepts
  • Treasury bill: Short-term U.S. government debt security.
  • bid-to-cover ratio: Auction demand measure comparing bids to securities offered.
  • high yield: The discount rate accepted at auction.