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Review: 3Y Auction, On The Screws

US TSYS/SUPPLY

Treasury futures still weaker but holding inside range after $50B 3Y note auction (91282CDZ1) comes in on the screws: 1.592% high yield vs. 1.592% WI; 2.45x bid-to-cover vs. 2.47x last month.

  • Indirect take-up surges to new year high of 68.55% vs. last month's high of 61.65%, while direct bidder take-up falls to 11.14% (15.511% Jan). Primary dealer take-up recedes to 20.31% vs. 22.84% in Jan, well under the 5M average of 28.06%
  • The next 3Y auction is tentatively scheduled for March 8.

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