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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea 20-Year KTB Auction climbed to 4.15% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
South Korea 20-Year KTB Auction climbed to 4.15% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 0.53% from March's 3.61% reading.
Latest Release
4.145000
Actual
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Consensus
3.610000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | ▲ Direct | +0.61 | INDEX | Bullish KOSPI | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.37 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| USD/KRW | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
20-Year KTB Auction (South Korea) was reported at 4.15% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.61%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.27%, ranging from 2.8% to 4.15% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.86%, up from the prior three at 3.39%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.45%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.19%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with KOSPI (Bullish KOSPI). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Jun 22) and Business Confidence (Jun 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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20-Year KTB Auction - KR
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About 20-Year KTB Auction — South Korea
DEFINITION
The 20-Year KTB Auction is a financial indicator that measures the demand and interest for 20-year government bonds issued by the Kingdom of Thailand. This auction allows the government to raise funds for long-term projects and investments, while also providing investors with a secure and stable investment option. The results of the auction can indicate the overall confidence in the Thai economy and the government's ability to manage its debt. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, economists, and policymakers as it can provide insights into the country's financial health and future economic outlook.
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 4.145 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 3.61 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 3.84 %.
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 KOSPI (Bullish KOSPI, r=0.61) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.