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US 3-Year Note Auction climbed to 4.29% in July 2026, released August 2026, up 0.11% from June's 4.18% reading.
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).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/CAD | ▲ Direct | +0.36 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| MSFT | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | STOCKS | Moves against | → View |
| GOOGL | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | STOCKS | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
3-Year Note Auction (United States) was reported at 4.29% in August 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 4.18%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.78%, ranging from 3.49% to 4.29% across 11 releases.
The trailing three releases averaged 4.22%, up from the prior three at 3.69%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.3%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.25%). In August readings over the past 3 years, 3-Year Note Auction has averaged 3.92%.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with USD/CAD, positively correlated (Bullish USD).
The next release is scheduled for September 8, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Chicago PMI (Aug 28) and Michigan 1 Year Inflation Expectations (Aug 28).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
The 3-Year Note Auction is a financial indicator that measures the demand for US Treasury notes with a maturity of three years. It is conducted by the US Department of the Treasury and provides insight into the current market sentiment and investor confidence in the economy. The results of the auction can impact interest rates and serve as a gauge for the overall health of the financial market.
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.
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 4.291 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 4.179 %. Before that (Jun 2026): 4.192 %.
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 USD/JPY (Bullish USD, r=0.52) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 205.5 | 204.25 | 203 | 204.25 | High | |
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 203 | 207 | 208 | 205.50 | High | |
| 12:30 | Goods Trade Balance Adv | -118.8 | -101.41 | -99 | -102.92 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | 0.7 | -0.5 | 0 | 0.27 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Wholesale Inventories MoM | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.38 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1778 | 1796 | 1790 | 1784.00 | High | |
| 12:30 | Goods Trade Balance | -118.8 | -101.41 | -99 | -102.88 | High | |
| 14:30 | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 15 | 16 | 20 | 17.50 | Low | |
| 15:00 | Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index | 17 | 17 | 14 | 15.50 | Low | |
| 15:00 | Kansas Fed Composite Index | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9.00 | Low | |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 13:45 | Chicago PMI | 57.6 | 57 | 63.10 | Medium | ||
| 14:00 | Michigan 1 Year Inflation Expectations | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.30 | Medium | ||
| 14:00 | Michigan Inflation Expectations | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.30 | Low | |
| 14:00 | Michigan 5 Year Inflation Expectations | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.30 | Low | |
| 14:00 | Michigan Consumer Sentiment | 51 | 55.2 | 51 | 51.00 | High | |
| 14:00 | Michigan Consumer Expectations | 50.6 | 55.4 | 50.6 | 50.60 | Low | |
| 14:00 | Michigan Current Conditions | 51.8 | 54.8 | 51.8 | 51.80 | Low | |
| 15:00 | Kansas Fed Manufacturing Index | 17 | 14 | 15.50 | Low | ||
| 15:00 | Kansas Fed Composite Index | 9 | 8 | 9.00 | Low | ||