Interest Rates: 3-Month or 90-Day Rates and Yields: Treasury Securities: Total for Hungary
Quarterly
IR3TTS01HUQ156N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7.58
Year-over-Year Change
1630.39%
Date Range
1/1/1991 - 10/1/2023
Summary
The 'Quarterly' series measures the nominal 3-month Treasury bill yield, a key indicator of short-term interest rates and investor risk appetite.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The 3-month Treasury bill yield is a widely followed benchmark for short-term interest rates in the United States. It reflects the return on a low-risk, highly liquid government security and is used to assess monetary policy, gauge economic conditions, and price other financial instruments.
Methodology
The data is collected by the U.S. Federal Reserve through regular auctions of 3-month Treasury bills.
Historical Context
The 3-month Treasury yield is closely watched by policymakers, analysts, and investors as a barometer of near-term economic and financial market trends.
Key Facts
- The 3-month Treasury bill yield averaged 0.04% in 2020.
- Treasury bill yields are a leading indicator of changes in the federal funds rate.
- The 3-month yield spiked to over 4% during the 2008 financial crisis.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Quarterly' series measures the nominal 3-month Treasury bill yield, which reflects the return on short-term government debt.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The 3-month Treasury yield is a key benchmark for short-term interest rates and a barometer of investor risk appetite, making it closely watched by policymakers, analysts, and investors.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected by the U.S. Federal Reserve through regular auctions of 3-month Treasury bills.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: The 3-month Treasury yield is used by the Federal Reserve and other policymakers to assess monetary policy, gauge economic conditions, and price other financial instruments.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The 3-month Treasury yield data is published regularly by the Federal Reserve with minimal delays, making it a timely indicator of short-term interest rate trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Quarterly (IR3TTS01HUQ156N), retrieved from FRED.