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AustriaAustria HICP YoY climbed to 3.4% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Austria HICP YoY climbed to 3.4% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 0.3% from March's 3.1% reading. The reading matched the 3.3% consensus. HICP YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, HICP YoY averaged 2.59%, vs 3.6% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 49th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
3.4
Actual
3.3
Consensus
3.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.03 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 3.3
Actual: 3.4
Error: -0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.29 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → 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. 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 3.45%, ranging from 2% to 4.1% across 22 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.4%, up from the prior three at 2.2%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.69%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.17%). In June readings over the past 3 years, HICP YoY has averaged 3.23%.
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 0.03%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 17, 2026.
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 rose to 3.7% in May, up from April's 3.4%, marking a clear acceleration in inflation. This increase signals expanding price pressures compared to the previous month. Market participants will watch upcoming ECB communications closely for policy implications. Updated 6/2/26
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 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 3.4 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 3.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher 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.