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AustriaAustria HICP YoY climbed to 3.7% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Austria HICP YoY climbed to 3.7% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.3% from April's 3.4% reading. The reading matched the 3.7% consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 2.9%. Over the past 3 months, HICP YoY averaged 3.32%, vs 2.76% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 63rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
3.7
Actual
3.7
Consensus
3.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.04 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 3.75
Actual: 3.7
Error: +0.05
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
HICP YoY (Austria) was reported at 3.7% in June 2026. This matched the market consensus of 3.7% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.5%, ranging from 2% to 4.1% across 21 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 3.6%, up from the prior three at 2.57%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.7%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.18%). In June readings over the past 3 years, HICP YoY has averaged 3.35%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, positively correlated (Bullish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.04%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About HICP YoY — Austria
DEFINITION
Austria's HICP YoY for May came in at 3.700000%, matching estimates and rising from April's 3.400000%. The inflation rate shows continued upward momentum, reflecting persistent price pressures in the eurozone. Market focus remains on ECB policy adjustments amid steady inflation readings. Updated 6/17/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. 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 3.7 %, consensus 3.7 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 3.7 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 3.4 %.
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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