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New ZealandNew Zealand 6-Month Bill Auction climbed to 3.16% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
New Zealand 6-Month Bill Auction climbed to 3.16% in August 2026, released September 2026, up 0.09% from July's 3.07% reading.
Latest Release
3.161000
Actual
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Consensus
3.068000
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).
THE RELEASE
6-Month Bill Auction (New Zealand) was reported at 3.16% in September 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.07%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 2.66%, ranging from 2.37% to 3.16% across 41 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 3.1%, up from the prior three at 3.03%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.24%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.5%). In September readings over the past 3 years, 6-Month Bill Auction has averaged 3.52%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Current Account (Sep 15) and Current Account (Sep 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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6-Month Bill Auction - NZ
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About 6-Month Bill Auction — New Zealand
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 (Sep 2026): actual 3.161 %. Prior reading (Sep 2026): 3.068 %. Before that (Sep 2026): 3.076 %.
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.
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Economic Calendar - NZ Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:45 | NZ | Electronic Retail Card Spending YoY | 0.2 | 3.4 | 3 | 1.60 | Low |
| 22:45 | NZ | Electronic Retail Card Spending MoM | -0.9 | 1.2 | -0.7 | -0.80 | Low |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 02:35 | NZ | 3-Month Bill Auction | 2.902 | 2.878 | 2.809 | 2.86 | Low |
| 21:00 | NZ | Westpac Consumer Confidence | 80.4 | 82.3 | 76.05 | Low | |
| 22:45 | NZ | Current Account | -1.01 | -2.57 | -2.56 | Medium | |
| 22:45 | NZ | Current Account | -1.01 | -7.5 | -7.49 | Medium | |