US Treasury 6-month bill yields hit 2.4%, highest since January 2025

Short-term borrowing costs for the US government have climbed to their highest level in over a year, reflecting persistent pressure on the front end of the yield curve.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-07 10:19 UTC · 1 min read

The yield on US Treasury bills maturing in six months has risen to 2.4%, marking the highest level for the instrument since January 2025.

The move underscores continued upward pressure on short-term rates as markets adjust to the prevailing monetary environment.

35%, adding more than 2 basis points in recent trading sessions.

This repricing in the short end of the curve comes as broader US government borrowing costs also face headwinds.

The benchmark 10-year Treasury note yield has recently climbed above 4.35%, adding more than 2 basis points in recent trading sessions.

The simultaneous rise in both short and intermediate-term yields suggests a broadening of selling pressure across the government bond market.

The shift in short-term rates coincides with adjustments in other Treasury instruments.