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GermanyGermany 30-Year Bund Auction fell to 3.5% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Germany 30-Year Bund Auction fell to 3.5% in May 2026, down 0.12% from April's 3.62% reading.
Latest Release
3.500000
Actual
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Consensus
3.620000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.74 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.61 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | INDEX | Bullish Euro STOXX 50 | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.32 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
30-Year Bund Auction (Germany) was reported at 3.5% in May 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 3.62%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.34%, ranging from 2.99% to 3.62% across 12 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 3.51%, up from the prior three at 3.46%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.17%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.23%). In May readings over the past 3 years, 30-Year Bund Auction has averaged 3.22%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 17, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Wholesale Prices MoM (Jun 15) and Wholesale Prices YoY (Jun 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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30-Year Bund Auction - DE
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About 30-Year Bund Auction — Germany
DEFINITION
The 30-Year Bund Auction is a financial indicator that measures the interest rate at which the German government borrows money by selling 30-year bonds to investors. This auction is closely monitored by financial analysts and investors as it reflects the current state of the German economy and can impact global financial markets. A successful auction with high demand for bonds indicates confidence in the German economy, while a weak auction may signal economic concerns.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 3.5 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 3.62 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 3.57 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.74) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.