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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia Gross Domestic Product YoY held to 2.5% in January 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Australia Gross Domestic Product YoY held to 2.5% in January 2026, released June 2026. The reading missed the 2.7% consensus by 0.2%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 1.82%.
Latest Release
2.5
Actual
2.7
Consensus
2.5
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.2 percentage points
across last 6 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 2.7
Actual: 2.5
Error: +0.2
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| NZD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish NZD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Gross Domestic Product YoY (Australia) was reported at 2.5% in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 2.7% by 0.2%. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 2.4%, up from the prior three at 1.47%.
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). Over the last 6 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.2%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Jun 16) and RBA Rate Statement (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Gross Domestic Product YoY — Australia
DEFINITION
Australia's Gross Domestic Product YoY came in at 2.500000%, missing the 2.700000% estimate for June 2026. This marks a slight decline from March 2026's 2.600000%, indicating a modest slowdown in annual growth. Markets will watch for further data as the Reserve Bank of Australia maintains its current monetary policy stance. Updated 6/3/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 2.5 %, consensus 2.7 %. Prior reading (Oct 2025): 2.6 %. Before that (Jul 2025): 2.1 %.
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 AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.55) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.