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AustriaAustria Wholesale Prices YoY climbed to 8.2% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Austria Wholesale Prices YoY climbed to 8.2% in August 2026, released September 2026, up 1.3% from July's 6.9% reading. The print exceeded the 7.8% consensus by 0.4%. Wholesale Prices YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Wholesale Prices YoY averaged 6.15%, vs 6.33% in the prior 3-month window. Wholesale Prices YoY is now the highest in 36 months.
Latest Release
8.2
Actual
7.8
Consensus
6.9
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.85 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 7.83
Actual: 8.2
Error: -0.37
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Wholesale Prices YoY (Austria) was reported at 8.2% in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 7.8% by 0.4%. The reading rose from the previous value of 6.9%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.13%, ranging from 0.1% to 8.2% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 6.83%, up from the prior three at 2.8%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.12%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.08%). In September readings over the past 3 years, Wholesale Prices YoY has averaged 2.4%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.85%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 6, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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Wholesale Prices YoY - AT
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About Wholesale Prices YoY — Austria
DEFINITION
Wholesale Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the annual change in the prices of goods sold in bulk by manufacturers and wholesalers. It provides valuable insights into the overall inflationary pressures in the economy and is closely monitored by businesses, policymakers, and investors to make informed decisions. A positive YoY change indicates an increase in wholesale prices, while a negative change suggests a decrease. This indicator is an important tool for assessing the health of the economy and predicting future trends in consumer prices.
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 (Aug 2026): actual 8.2 %, consensus 7.8 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 6.9 %. Before that (Jun 2026): 5.4 %.
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.
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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 |