treasury
government department for public finances
The part of a government that controls the country’s money, taxes, and borrowing.
the [country] Treasury; the Treasury Department
- The Treasury announced new measures to reduce the national debt.
- According to the Treasury, tax revenues were higher than expected this year.
- She worked at the Treasury for over a decade as an economic adviser.
- The report was sent to the Treasury before it was made public.
- Parliament criticized the Treasury for cutting funding to local councils.
- The Treasury collects taxes from people and companies.
- The Prime Minister met with the head of the Treasury.
- Many economists send their reports to the Treasury.
- The Treasury plans how the government will spend money.
- News about the economy often comes from the Treasury.
funds of a state or organization
The money and financial assets that an organization or government has.
the treasury of [an organization]; [organization]'s treasury
- The city’s treasury has been badly hit by the recession.
- Corruption scandals left the national treasury almost empty.
- New taxes were introduced to rebuild the public treasury.
- The charity’s treasury grew quickly after the fundraising campaign.
- They accused the former leader of stealing from the state treasury.
- The public treasury does not have enough money this year.
- The company’s treasury is full after three good years.
- They used money from the treasury to fix the roads.
- The president promised to protect the national treasury.
- Bad spending can quickly empty a small treasury.
room for storing valuables
A special room or building where important or valuable things are kept safely.
the [place] treasury
- The crown jewels are kept in the palace treasury.
- Visitors can see medieval relics in the monastery’s treasury.
- Thieves broke into the cathedral treasury but failed to open the safe.
- The museum treasury holds many ancient gold coins.
- He served as a guard at the royal treasury for twenty years.
- The old castle has a secret treasury under the floor.
- Gold and silver are stored in the treasury.
- Only a few people can enter the church treasury.
- The king’s crown is in the treasury.
- They keep rare coins in a special treasury at the museum.
valuable collection of works
A special collection of very good or important stories, poems, songs, or other works, often in one book.
a treasury of [writings / stories / poems / information]
- The book is a treasury of classic fairy tales.
- Her latest volume is a treasury of essays on modern art.
- This website is a treasury of information about local history.
- My grandmother gave me a children’s treasury of poems and stories.
- The documentary serves as a treasury of rare concert recordings.
- We bought a big treasury of bedtime stories for the kids.
- This book is a treasury of old poems.
- The site is a treasury of useful travel tips.
- I like this treasury of songs from the 1980s.
- The film is a treasury of beautiful images.
US government debt securities
Bonds and similar financial products that the US government sells to borrow money, usually called "Treasuries".
buy [Treasuries]; yields on [Treasuries]
- Investors moved their money into Treasuries during the market crash.
- Yields on 10-year Treasuries rose sharply after the announcement.
- The fund holds mainly U.S. Treasuries and high-grade corporate bonds.
- Foreign governments are major buyers of long-term Treasuries.
- Treasuries are often seen as a safe-haven asset in times of crisis.
- Many people buy U.S. Treasuries when they are afraid of the stock market.
- The bank sells Treasuries to large investors.
- Treasuries usually give a lower return but are safer.
- He moved his money from stocks into Treasuries.
- The price of Treasuries went up last week.
corporate treasury
1company department for cash management
The part of a company that manages its cash, borrowing, and financial risk.
- She works in the corporate treasury of a large multinational firm.
- The corporate treasury decided to increase the company’s cash reserves.
- Risk management is a key task for the corporate treasury.
the Treasury
1the national finance department
The main government office that manages a country’s money, taxes, and borrowing.
- The Treasury has warned of a growing budget deficit.
- New figures from the Treasury show a rise in tax revenues.
- The proposal is still being reviewed by the Treasury.
Treasury bill
1short-term U.S. Treasury debt
A short-term loan to the U.S. government, usually for less than one year, sold as a financial product.
- The government raised billions through the latest Treasury bill auction.
- Treasury bills are often used as a cash-like investment.
- Short-term interest rates are reflected in Treasury bill yields.
Treasury bond
1long-term U.S. Treasury debt
A long-term loan to the U.S. government that pays interest, sold as a financial product.
- Many pension funds invest heavily in Treasury bonds.
- The yield on 30-year Treasury bonds fell to a record low.
- He shifted his portfolio from stocks into Treasury bonds.
Treasury Department
1U.S. government finance department
The part of the U.S. government that controls federal money, taxes, and borrowing.
- The Treasury Department imposed new financial sanctions.
- She previously worked at the Treasury Department as an analyst.
- The report was jointly released by the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department.
Treasury market
1market for U.S. Treasuries
The place (system) where people and organizations trade U.S. Treasury bills, notes, and bonds.
- The Treasury market reacted sharply to the inflation data.
- Liquidity in the Treasury market is crucial for global finance.
- Traders reported heavy volume in the Treasury market today.
Treasury note
1medium-term U.S. Treasury debt
A loan to the U.S. government that lasts for a few years and pays interest, sold as a financial product.
- The 10-year Treasury note is a key benchmark for mortgage rates.
- Investors closely watch auctions of new Treasury notes.
- Demand for Treasury notes increased after the policy announcement.
Treasury Secretary
1head of the U.S. Treasury
The top U.S. government official who leads the Treasury Department and helps control national financial policy.
- The Treasury Secretary testified before Congress about the budget.
- Reporters asked the Treasury Secretary about the banking crisis.
- The President nominated a new Treasury Secretary last month.
Treasury securities
1all U.S. Treasury debt instruments
All the different kinds of financial products that the U.S. government sells to borrow money.
- Foreign central banks hold large amounts of U.S. Treasury securities.
- The fund focuses on short- and intermediate-term Treasury securities.
- Treasury securities are considered among the safest investments.
Treasury yields
1interest rates on Treasuries
The interest rates that investors earn when they hold U.S. Treasury bills, notes, or bonds.
- Treasury yields fell as investors sought safe assets.
- Rising Treasury yields can push up borrowing costs across the economy.
- Analysts expect Treasury yields to remain low for some time.