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AustriaAustria Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 3.3% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Austria Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 3.3% in July 2026, released August 2026, up 0.2% from June's 3.1% reading. The reading missed the 3.6% consensus by 0.3%. Producer Price Index YoY has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged 2.95%, vs 0.17% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 18 months.
Latest Release
3.3
Actual
3.6
Consensus
3.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.3 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 3.75
Actual: 3.3
Error: +0.45
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 | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index YoY (Austria) was reported at 3.3% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 3.6% by 0.3%. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.14%, ranging from -1.9% to 3.3% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.07%, up from the prior three at -0.3%. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.03%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.53%).
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 0.3%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Austria
DEFINITION
Austria's Producer Price Index YoY rose to 3.300000% in August, missing the 3.600000% estimate but up from July's 3.100000%. The increase from July to August signals continued inflationary pressure in producer prices. Market focus remains on upcoming inflation data and central bank responses amid persistent price gains. Updated 8/28/26
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 (Jul 2026): actual 3.3 %, consensus 3.6 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 3.1 %. Before that (May 2026): 2.8 %.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU, r=0.51) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - AT Events
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | AT | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 3.20 | Low |
| 07:00 | AT | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.60 | Low |
| 07:00 | AT | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.90 | Low |
| 07:00 | AT | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | -0.4 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Low |