In a record-setting auction on October 7, 2026, foreign buyers (indirect bidders) purchased 80.34% of $39 billion in 10-year U.S. Treasury notes, while primary dealers took only 2.54%, the lowest ever. The notes cleared at a yield of 5.300%, near a 22-year high, indicating strong demand despite rising interest rates. This suggests foreign investors prefer longer-term U.S. debt amid high yields, contrasting with weaker demand for shorter maturities. The auction's strong demand at elevated yields shows the market can absorb new supply, but upcoming auctions, especially for 30-year bonds, will test if this trend continues.
The strong foreign demand for U.S. Treasury notes is mirrored in Pluang's bond ETFs, where the iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF (IEF) trades at USD 88.97 with a slight 0.16% decline, while the iShares 20 Plus Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) holds steady at USD 77.15 with a 0.01% gain. The market shows a preference for longer maturities, consistent with the auction results. These prices reflect Pluang data as of Oct 08, 2026 22:21 WIB.
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