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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United StatesUS 17-Week Bill Auction climbed to 3.67% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
US 17-Week Bill Auction climbed to 3.67% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.03% from April's 3.64% reading.
Latest Release
3.665000
Actual
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Consensus
3.635000
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 | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
17-Week Bill Auction (United States) was reported at 3.67% in June 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.64%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.78%, ranging from 3.51% to 4.24% across 45 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.64%, up from the prior three at 3.61%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.23%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.35%). In June readings over the past 3 years, 17-Week Bill Auction has averaged 4.62%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 17, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include MBA 30-Year Mortgage Rate (Jun 17) and Retail Sales MoM (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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17-Week Bill Auction - US
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About 17-Week Bill Auction — United States
DEFINITION
The 17-Week Bill Auction is a financial indicator that measures the demand and interest rates for short-term government debt securities known as Treasury Bills. These auctions are held every 17 weeks and provide insight into the current market conditions and investor sentiment towards the government's borrowing needs. The results of the auction can impact interest rates and serve as a gauge for the overall health of the economy. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, economists, and policymakers as it reflects the government's ability to raise funds and manage its debt.
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 3.665 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 3.635 %. Before that (May 2026): 3.63 %.
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 Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.