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AustraliaAustralia Commodity Prices YoY fell to 15.5% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Australia Commodity Prices YoY fell to 15.5% in August 2026, released September 2026, down 1.7% from July's 17.2% reading. The print exceeded the 14.4% consensus by 1.1%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 3.88%. The reading is in the 89th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
15.5
Actual
14.4
Consensus
17.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.44 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 14.6
Actual: 15.5
Error: -0.9
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P/ASX 200 | ▲ Direct | +0.47 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Commodity Prices YoY (Australia) was reported at 15.5% in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 14.4% by 1.1%. The reading fell from the previous value of 17.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 5.96%, ranging from -3.8% to 16.8% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 15.9%, up from the prior three at 6.27%. Volatility over the past year (σ 7.78%) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.31%). In September readings over the past 3 years, Commodity Prices YoY has averaged 2%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P/ASX 200 (Bullish S&P). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Bearish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.44%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 1, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Sep 18) and RBA Hunter Speech (Sep 21).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About Commodity Prices YoY — Australia
DEFINITION
Commodity Prices YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the average prices of raw materials and goods over a 12-month period. It provides valuable insights into the overall health of the global economy and can help investors and businesses make informed decisions about their investments and pricing strategies. This indicator is widely used by analysts and economists to track inflation, supply and demand trends, and the performance of various industries.
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 15.5 %, consensus 14.4 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 15.4 %. Before that (May 2026): 16.8 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar 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 headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P/ASX 200 (Bullish S&P, r=0.47) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - AU Events
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | AU | Westpac Leading Index MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.25 | Low | |
| 01:00 | AU | Leading Index MoM | 0 | 0.2 | 0.20 | Low | |