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Data from Australian Bureau of Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia CPI YoY climbed to 3.6% in May 2026
Australian Bureau of StatisticsMonthlyReleased June 2026
Australia CPI YoY climbed to 3.6% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.2% from April's 3.4% reading. The reading matched expectations. CPI YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months.
Latest Release
3.6
Actual
3.6
Consensus
3.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.05 percentage points
across last 3 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 3.6
Actual: 3.6
Error: +0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (Australia) was reported at 3.6% in June 2026. This matched the market consensus of 3.6% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 3.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD). A secondary relationship exists with AUD/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish AUD).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About CPI YoY — Australia
DEFINITION
Australia's CPI YoY for June rose to 3.6%, matching estimates and up from May's 3.4%. This increase signals a pickup in inflation momentum compared to the prior two months at 3.5% and 3.4%. Market focus will remain on upcoming central bank decisions amid persistent inflation pressures. Updated 6/25/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. 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 (May 2026): actual 3.6 %, consensus 3.6 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 3.4 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 3.5 %.
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 tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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