Treasury Department Announces New Debt Issuance Plans

The Treasury Department today announced its financing plans for the fourth quarter of 2009. These plans include:

  • The auction of $74 billion in 3-year notes, to be auctioned on November 10, 2009.
  • The auction of $50 billion in 10-year notes, to be auctioned on November 12, 2009.
  • The auction of $30 billion in 30-year bonds, to be auctioned on November 18, 2009.

The Treasury also announced that it expects to issue approximately $275 billion in net marketable debt during the October-December quarter, assuming a $70 billion end-of-September cash balance. During the January-March 2010 quarter, Treasury expects to issue $268 billion in net marketable debt, assuming a $70 billion end-of-December cash balance.

These financing plans are based on the current economic outlook and are subject to change.

Details of the Auctions

3-Year Notes

The 3-year notes will be auctioned on November 10, 2009. The notes will mature on November 15, 2012.

10-Year Notes

The 10-year notes will be auctioned on November 12, 2009. The notes will mature on November 15, 2019.

30-Year Bonds

The 30-year bonds will be auctioned on November 18, 2009. The bonds will mature on November 15, 2039.

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