T-Bills Yields At Its Lowest Rate This Year At Just 1.44%

Summary

• In 2025, the six-month T-bill's cut-off yield dropped to its lowest point of the year at 1.44%.
• This decline is attributed to low global interest rates, strong demand for T-bills, decreasing inflation in Singapore, and MAS issuance management.
• BigFundr Deals outperform T-Bills in yield, liquidity and fees.

If you have been considering investing in Singapore Treasury Bills—also known as T-Bills—you may want to re-evaluate how this will impact your finances.

The latest six-month T-bill closed with a cut-off yield of 1.44%, lower than the 1.59% seen at the previous auction on 14 August 2025. This is the lowest yield so far in 2025 and the 12th straight drop since March. The median yield came in at 1.39% (down from 1.55%), while the average yield was 1.3% (down from 1.48%).

A yield refers to your earnings in interest.

What is a Singapore Treasury Bill?

A T-Bill is a short-term, low-risk government security issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), usually issued in 6 or 12-month terms.

T-bills are sold at a discount to their face value. When it matures, i.e. reaches its full term, the Singapore Government pays back the full face value. The difference is the interest you earn.

Why have T-Bills fallen so low?

^{Source: Monetary Authority of Singapore}

Global interest rates are expected to stay low

Singapore doesn’t set interest rates like most countries; instead, it follows global interest rate trends, especially the US Federal Reserve (Fed). As the Fed is expected to cut rates or keep them lower for longer, demand for short-term government debt has pushed yields down.

Strong demand

Growing demand for T-bills has been pushing prices up, and hence, yields decrease. Demand can come from retail investors, local and international institutions such as banks and wealth management firms, and international investors.

Inflation outlook

Singapore’s inflation has been coming down over the past years—our headline inflation rate is now at a 4-year low at 0.8%. As inflation comes down, investors are more willing to accept lower returns for the safety of government securities.

MAS issuance

The government manages how much debt is issued to meet its needs. If the government issues fewer T-Bills against a strong demand, the yields will drop.

BigFundr Deals VS T-Bills

Why BigFundr Rates Are More Resilient In Periods of Low Interest Rates

Our Deals are structured in a way that is tied to property-backed loans with fixed interest rates. These rates are agreed upfront between us (lender) and the property developers (borrower) who pay a higher rate because they are getting flexible or faster financing than a traditional bank loan. This adds a built-in premium that keeps returns higher.

Our combination of fixed rates, collateral, and a strong background in structuring low-risk, high-quality investments helps keep returns higher than market even when interest rates fall, making them appear more resilient compared to other fixed income instruments such as T-Bills.

Are T-Bills and BigFundr Deals Suitable For You?

The Singapore T-Bill is a good instrument if you want a safe and low-risk place to park your money without having to lock it up for too long. However, its yields are modest compared to other alternatives, and you will only receive payment at maturity.

Consider investing some of your savings in BigFundr Deals, starting from a low minimum of S$1,000, to earn up to 5.50% nett interest p.a. and enjoy relatively good liquidity with short 6 to 12-month terms with interest paid monthly. Investors can rest assured that their investments are backed by low-risk, high-quality property developments and protected by multiple layers of safeguards. Open a BigFundr account today!