Tsy futures hold moderately lower ahead this afternoon's $70B 5Y note auction (91282CLR0) at 1300ET. WI is currently running at 4.117%, 59.8bp cheap to last month's near in-line sale.
- September auction recap: Tsy futures held weaker after the $70B 5Y note auction (91282CLN9) came out more or less on the screws: drawing 3.519% high yield vs. 3.518% WI; 2.38x bid-to-cover vs. 2.41x for the prior auction.
- Peripheral stats show indirect take-up at 70.31% vs. 70.5% prior, directs took 18.23% vs.16.3% prior, primary dealer take-up 11.46% vs. 13.2% prior.
- Timing: Results for the latest 5Y note sale will be available shortly after the competitive auction close at 1300ET.