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AustriaAustria Producer Price Index MoM fell to 0.9% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Austria Producer Price Index MoM fell to 0.9% in April 2026, released May 2026, down 0.5% from March's 1.4% reading. The print exceeded the 0.7% consensus by 0.2%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.02%. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index MoM averaged 0.75%, vs 0.03% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 89th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
0.9
Actual
0.7
Consensus
1.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.29 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 0.6
Actual: 0.9
Error: -0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.55 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index MoM (Austria) was reported at 0.9% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 0.7% by 0.2%. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.05%, ranging from -0.3% to 0.9% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.37%, up from the prior three at 0.07%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with GBP/USD (Bearish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.29%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Producer Price Index MoM — Austria
DEFINITION
Austria's Producer Price Index MoM rose 0.900000% in May, beating the 0.700000% estimate. This marks a decline from April's 1.400000%, indicating a slowdown in producer price inflation. Markets will watch upcoming inflation data closely amid this easing trend. Updated 5/29/26
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 (Apr 2026): actual 0.9 %, consensus 0.7 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.4 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 0.1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially 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. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bearish GBP, r=-0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.