U.S. 6-Month T-Bill Auction Yield Inches Up to 3.79%

The yield on U.S. 6-month Treasury bills edged higher at the latest auction, with the rate closing at 3.790%, up slightly from the previous level of 3.780%. The updated figure reflects auction results as of 24 August 2026.

While the change is marginal, the uptick suggests investors are demanding a fractionally higher return to hold short-term U.S. government debt. Movements in the 6-month bill yield are closely watched as a barometer of short-term funding costs and expectations for the near-term interest rate environment.