U.S. Treasury to keep coupon offering sizes steady in third-quarter

EghtesadOnline: The U.S. Treasury said on Wednesday it will keep coupon auction sizes steady in the July to September period, the second consecutive quarter it has maintained its coupon issuing sizes.

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03 August 2016

According to Reuters, the department also said it would conduct a small-value test auction using its contingency auction system on Aug. 17. More details about the test will be announced on Aug. 15.

A Treasury official told reporters that the test auction, in addition to Treasury's mock auctions, was prudent planning in case of technical difficulties or a cybersecurity incident.

In line with other small-value auctions, it is expected to be in the $25 million range, the official said.

On future coupon sizes, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Finance James Clark said in a statement the department "plans to address changes in any seasonal borrowing needs over the next quarter through changes in regular bill auction sizes and/or cash management bills."

In its quarterly refunding announcement on Wednesday, Treasury said it would auction $62 billion in coupon debt next week.

On Monday, Treasury said it expects to issue $201 billion through credit markets during the July-September quarter, up $47 billion from its initial estimate in May.