Official Treasury data showed the 4-week bill auction rate rising to 3.65% from 3.64%, while the 7-year note auction on Thursday, August 27, produced a high yield of 4.512%, up from 4.473%. Demand was steady for the short-dated bill but comparatively soft for the 7-year sale, whose bid-to-cover ratio edged up only to 2.50 from 2.49. The results highlight differing conditions across maturities as investors assess Treasury supply, inflation risks and the Federal Reserve’s policy path.