Yield on U.S. 7-Year Note Dips as Latest Auction Clears at 3.79%

The yield on the U.S. 7-Year Treasury Note declined at the latest auction, with the issue stopping at 3.790%, down from the previous auction’s stop-out yield of 4.018%. The updated figure was recorded on 26 February 2026.

The lower stop-out yield suggests investors were willing to accept a slightly lower return compared to the prior auction, indicating firmer demand for intermediate-term U.S. government debt. The move from 4.018% to 3.790% may reflect shifting market expectations around interest rates, inflation, or broader risk sentiment, as participants reassess the outlook for monetary policy and economic conditions in the United States.