
The tbill one year rate is a key indicator of the US economy's short-term borrowing costs. It's influenced by the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.
The average tbill one year rate for the past 10 years has been around 1.5%. This is significantly lower than the rate during the 1980s, which peaked at 15.3% in 1981.
A low tbill one year rate indicates that the economy is growing slowly, and investors are willing to lend money at a lower interest rate. This can be a sign of a stable economy.
The tbill one year rate has fluctuated over the years, reflecting changes in the economy and monetary policy.
What Are T-Bills?
T-Bills are a type of short-term financial instrument issued by the US Government's Department of the Treasury.
They have maturity periods ranging from a few days up to 52 weeks (one year) and are issued regularly by the US Treasury.
T-Bills are considered among the safest investments since they are backed by the full faith and credit of the United States Government.
They make up a large proportion of the entire universe of Money Market securities.
T-Bills are sold in denominations ranging from $1,000 for retail investors up to billions of dollars for the largest institutional investors.
You can purchase T-Bills in the primary and secondary markets.
The regular auctions of new T-Bills help to refinance the maturing T-Bills and for any extra borrowing the Government needs.
T-Bill Pricing and Factors
T-Bill pricing can be influenced by macroeconomic conditions, which can impact investor confidence and demand for T-Bills.
Inflation is another key factor that can affect T-Bill prices, as high inflation can erode the purchasing power of the return on investment.
Monetary policy can also impact T-Bill prices, as changes in interest rates can influence investor demand and Treasury yields.
Investor risk tolerance plays a significant role in determining T-Bill prices, as risk-averse investors may demand higher returns for investing in T-Bills.
Specific supply and demand conditions for T-Bills can also impact their prices, as an imbalance between buyers and sellers can drive up or down prices.
T-Bill Rates and Market
The Federal Reserve Board's "Selected Interest Rates (H.15)" statistical release contains daily interest rates for selected monetary policy instruments.
Most of the data are republished from other sources, such as the U.S. Treasury.
The U.S. Treasury is a key source of T-Bill rates, which are widely followed by investors and market analysts.
United States: T-Bill Secondary Market Rates
The United States T-Bill secondary market rates are a crucial indicator of the country's financial health.
These rates are available on a daily basis and are not seasonally adjusted, as stated in the data.
The rates are published by the Federal Reserve Board's "Selected Interest Rates (H.15)" statistical release.
The data is republished from other sources, such as the U.S. Treasury and Depository Trust Company.
One of the key indicators is the 1-year T-bill rate, which is currently at 0.25% on a discount basis.
Here's a snapshot of the current 1-year T-bill rate:
Note that the rate is expressed as a percentage per annum (p.a.) and is not seasonally adjusted.
Constant Maturity Series
The constant maturity series is a way to estimate yields on Treasury securities even if no security has exactly the maturity date. This is done by interpolating from the daily yield curve for non-inflation-indexed Treasury securities.
The curve is based on closing market bid yields on actively traded Treasury securities in the over-the-counter market. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York calculates these market yields from composites of quotations obtained by the bank.
Yields on Treasury nominal securities at constant maturity are read from the yield curve at fixed maturities, currently 1, 3, and 6 months and 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 10, 20, and 30 years. This allows for a yield to be provided for a 10-year maturity, even if no security has exactly 10 years remaining to maturity.
Inflation-indexed securities at constant maturity are interpolated from the daily yield curve for Treasury inflation protected securities in the over-the-counter market. The inflation-indexed constant maturity yields are read from this yield curve at fixed maturities, currently 5, 7, 10, and 20 years.
T-Bill Information and Data
The T-Bill one year rate is a crucial indicator of the US economy's health. It's the interest rate for a 1-year Treasury bill, also known as a T-bill, in the secondary market.
The mnemonic for the 1-year T-bill rate is IRTB12MD.IUSA. You can find this code on financial websites to track the rate.
The unit for measuring the 1-year T-bill rate is a percentage per annum, not seasonally adjusted. This means the rate is not adjusted for seasonal fluctuations.
The data for the 1-year T-bill rate is updated business daily. On February 20, 2025, the rate was 4.02, while on February 19, 2025, it was 4.03.
Here's a quick rundown of the 1-year T-bill rate data:
The 1-year T-bill rate was 0.25% on the last update, which is a relatively low rate.
Sources
- https://ycharts.com/indicators/1_year_treasury_rate_h15
- https://amsflow.com/1-year-treasury-bill-rate
- https://econforecasting.com/forecast/t01y
- https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com/resources/fixed-income/treasury-bills-t-bills/
- https://www.economy.com/united-states/interest-rates-t-bill-1-year-secondary-market-discount-basis
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