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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustriaAustria Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 1.9% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Austria Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 1.9% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 1.9% from March's 0.0% reading. The print exceeded the 1.7% consensus by 0.2%. Producer Price Index YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged -0.7%, vs -1.53% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 15 months.
Latest Release
1.9
Actual
1.7
Consensus
0
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.33 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 1.6
Actual: 1.9
Error: -0.3
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index YoY (Austria) was reported at 1.9% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 1.7% by 0.2%. The reading rose from the previous value of 0%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -0.91%, ranging from -1.9% to 1.9% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -0.3%, up from the prior three at -1.47%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.33%.
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 YoY — Austria
DEFINITION
Austria's Producer Price Index YoY rose to 1.900000% in May, beating the 1.700000% estimate and up from 0.000000% in April. This marks a clear acceleration in producer price inflation compared to the previous month. Market focus will remain on how this inflation trend influences ECB policy and upcoming economic data. 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 1.9 %, consensus 1.7 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 0 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 0 %.
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 XAU/USD (Bullish XAU, r=0.44) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.