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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
JapanJapan 6-Month Bill Auction climbed to 0.98% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Japan 6-Month Bill Auction climbed to 0.98% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.06% from April's 0.92% reading.
Latest Release
0.982100
Actual
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Consensus
0.919700
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.47 | INDEX | Bullish Nikkei 225 | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.39 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.36 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| Hang Seng | ▼ Inverse | −0.36 | INDEX | Bearish Hang Seng | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
6-Month Bill Auction (Japan) was reported at 0.98% in June 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.92%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.68%, ranging from 0.43% to 0.98% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.9%, up from the prior three at 0.68%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.17%) is comparable than the prior year (σ 0.16%). In June readings over the past 3 years, 6-Month Bill Auction has averaged 0.52%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with Nikkei 225, positively correlated (Bullish Nikkei 225).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 8, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Monetary Policy Statement (Jun 16) and BoJ Interest Rate Decision (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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6-Month Bill Auction - JP
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About 6-Month Bill Auction — Japan
DEFINITION
The 6-Month Bill Auction is a financial indicator that measures the demand for short-term government debt securities. It involves the auctioning of 6-month Treasury bills, which are considered a safe and liquid investment option. This indicator provides insight into the current market sentiment and can be used to gauge the overall health of the economy. Investors and analysts closely monitor the results of these auctions as they can impact interest rates and the overall performance of the financial markets.
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 (Jun 2026): actual 0.982 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 0.92 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 0.946 %.
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 S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.52) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.