The 6-Month Bill Auction involves the sale of 26-week Treasury bills, which are short-term securities used to fund government operations. This auction provides insight into investor sentiment regarding the economic outlook over a half-year horizon. The yield on these bills is a benchmark for many adjustable-rate financial products. Market participants analyze the auction results to gauge the cost of government borrowing and inflationary expectations.
Treasury bills are sold at a discount from their face value. The yield is determined by the difference between the purchase price and the face value, established through a competitive bidding process.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 2.50 | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 2.49 | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 2.41 | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 2.31 | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 2.37 | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 2.34 | — | — |
| May 18, 2026 | 2.31 | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 2.20 | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 2.35 | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 2.12 | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.99 | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 1.99 | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 1.99 | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 1.99 | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 2.00 | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 1.98 | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 1.99 | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | 1.97 | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 1.95 | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 1.95 | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | 1.97 | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 1.95 | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 1.95 | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2025 | 1.94 | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 1.92 | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1.90 | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1.92 | — | — |
