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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
South KoreaSouth Korea 5-Year KTB Auction climbed to 3.94% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
South Korea 5-Year KTB Auction climbed to 3.94% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 0.41% from March's 3.53% reading.
Latest Release
3.940000
Actual
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Consensus
3.530000
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 | +0.69 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.58 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| KOSPI | ▲ Direct | +0.38 | INDEX | Bullish KOSPI | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.38 | INDEX | Bullish Nikkei 225 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
5-Year KTB Auction (South Korea) was reported at 3.94% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.53%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.09%, ranging from 2.58% to 3.94% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.69%, up from the prior three at 3.23%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.47%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.23%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 22, 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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5-Year KTB Auction - KR
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About 5-Year KTB Auction — South Korea
DEFINITION
The 5-Year KTB Auction is a financial indicator that measures the interest rates at which the Thai government borrows money by issuing 5-year bonds, known as KTBs. This auction provides insight into the current state of the Thai economy and investor confidence in the government's ability to repay its debts. It is closely monitored by financial institutions and investors as it can impact the overall market sentiment and influence future borrowing costs for the government.
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 3.94 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 3.53 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 3.735 %.
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=0.69) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.