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Treasury Eyes Boosting Share Of Bills And TIPS In Debt Mix

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The Treasury's announced coupon auction size figures are probably at the low-ish end of expectations, but hardly a shock especially given the latest financing requirement numbers out earlier this week.

  • The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee recommended these reductions "given the notable reduction in borrowing needs this quarter and with the share of bills in outstanding debt already near the lower end of TBAC’s recommended range" - and notes that while auction sizes are expected to "level out" next quarter (in line w current expectations, as discussed in our preview), the Treasury "may need to consider further reductions based on evolving fiscal needs"
  • Over the longer run: "this issuance path is expected to gradually lengthen the average maturity of Treasury debt and the average duration of debt to levels modestly above their historical ranges; leave the T-bill share of outstanding debt within the recommended 15% to 20% range; and gradually increase the share of TIPS in outstanding debt."

Source: US Treasury

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