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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
GermanyGermany 5-Year Bobl Auction climbed to 2.85% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Germany 5-Year Bobl Auction climbed to 2.85% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 0.11% from March's 2.74% reading.
Latest Release
2.850000
Actual
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Consensus
2.740000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.56 | INDEX | Bullish Euro STOXX 50 | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | INDEX | Bullish DAX | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.54 | INDEX | Bullish FTSE 100 | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
5-Year Bobl Auction (Germany) was reported at 2.85% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.74%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 2.4%, ranging from 2.21% to 2.85% across 12 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 2.67%, up from the prior three at 2.38%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.19%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.16%). In May readings over the past 3 years, 5-Year Bobl Auction has averaged 2.49%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Euro STOXX 50 (Bullish Euro STOXX 50). A secondary relationship exists with DAX, positively correlated (Bullish DAX).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 16, 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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5-Year Bobl Auction - DE
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About 5-Year Bobl Auction — Germany
DEFINITION
The 5-Year Bobl Auction is a financial indicator that measures the demand and interest for German government bonds with a maturity of five years. This auction is held regularly by the German Federal Government to raise funds for its operations and is closely monitored by investors and analysts as a gauge of market sentiment and economic stability. The results of the auction, including the interest rate and amount of bids received, can provide valuable insights into the current state of the German economy and the overall market conditions.
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 2.85 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 2.74 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 2.72 %.
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 bullish 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 Euro STOXX 50 (Bullish Euro STOXX 50, r=0.56) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.