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AngolaAngola Interest Rate Decision fell to 17.0% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Angola Interest Rate Decision fell to 17.0% in May 2026, down 0.5% from April's 17.5% reading. The reading matched the 17.5% consensus. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 19.0%. Interest Rate Decision is now the lowest in 30 months.
Latest Release
17
Actual
17.5
Consensus
17.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.25 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 17.5
Actual: 17
Error: +0.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Interest Rate Decision (Angola) was reported at 17% in May 2026. This missed the market consensus of 17.5% by 0.5%. The reading fell from the previous value of 17.5%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 18.17%, ranging from 17% to 19.5% across 6 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 17.33%, down from the prior three at 19%. In May readings over the past 3 years, Interest Rate Decision has averaged 18.67%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.25%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for July 14, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Interest Rate Decision — Angola
DEFINITION
The Interest Rate Decision is a key financial indicator that reflects the decision made by a central bank or monetary authority to either increase, decrease, or maintain the current interest rates. This decision has a significant impact on the economy, as it affects the cost of borrowing money, inflation rates, and overall economic growth. Investors and businesses closely monitor interest rate decisions as they can have a significant impact on financial markets and investment strategies.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Policy-rate decisions and associated communication are the primary near-term driver of front-end rates, currencies, and equity-discount-rate inputs. 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 17 %, consensus 17.5 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 17.5 %. Before that (Jan 2026): 17.5 %.
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 bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish USD, r=0.41) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.