Newly issued U.S. Treasury Securities are sold in:

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Newly issued U.S. Treasury Securities are sold in the primary financial market, where investors can purchase them directly from the government. This is where the initial issuance and sale of securities takes place, before they are traded on the secondary market. Option B is incorrect as the Federal Reserve may purchase newly issued securities but they are not the only ones who can buy them. Option C is incorrect as bonds can be sold in the primary market. Option D is incorrect as registered bond dealers are not the only ones who can participate in the secondary market.

Newly Issued U.S. Treasury Securities Are Sold In