The treasury sold $6. 4 billion in new...
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The Treasury sold $6.4 billion in new three-month T-bills at an average discount rate of 5.74%, up from 5.62% last week. Another $6.4 billion was sold in new six-month bills at an average
discount rate of 5.93%, up from 5.86% last week. The rates for three-month bills were the highest since Feb. 1 when they sold for an identical 5.74%. The rates for six-month bills were the
highest since Feb. 16 when they averaged 6.03%. The new discount rates understate the actual return to investors--5.91% for three-month bills with a $10,000 bill selling for $9,854.90 and
6.20% for a six-month bill selling for $9,700.20. The discount rate reflects the price discount received when government securities are purchased at less than face value. MORE TO READ