Yesterday it was a record low 5 Year yield, today it is the 7 Year. Tim Geithner just issued a fresh $29 billion in 7 Year bonds [4]at a new all time low yield of 1.203%, on top of the When Issued 1.200%,and paying a cash interest of 1.125%. Those concerned that the belly of the curve may not enjoy the benefits of Twist can put those fears at rest. The internals were non-eventful, with a 2.80 B/C, just shy of the 12 TTM average of 2.81, Directs taking down 15.70%, Indirects 42.73% and Dealers left with 41.57% of the auction, an improvement from yesterday when they were stuck with over 50% of the takedown. And so, with this final weekly auction, total US debt rises to $15.75 trillion.
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