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US Treasury says it is gearing up to issue a 50-year bond

October 30, 2019

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The U.S. may begin issuing 50-year ultra-long government bonds for the first time, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.

The department is “exploring” potential additions to the current suite of Treasury securities, including a 20-year nominal coupon bond, a 50-year nominal coupon bond and a one-year floating-rate note linked to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate, according to the Treasury’s quarterly refunding statement released Wednesday.

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