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AustraliaAustralia Import Price Index QoQ climbed to 5.7% in Q2 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Australia Import Price Index QoQ climbed to 5.7% in Q2 2026, released July 2026, up 5.6% from March's 0.1% reading. The print exceeded the 0.0% consensus by 5.7%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.4%. Import Price Index QoQ is now the highest in 161 months.
Latest Release
5.7
Actual
0
Consensus
0.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.1 percentage points
across last 7 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 0
Actual: 5.7
Error: -5.7
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
Import Price Index QoQ (Australia) was reported at 5.7% in July 2026. This beat the market consensus of 0% by 5.7%. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 2.07%, up from the prior three at 0.73%.
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 7 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.1%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Jul 31) and Ai Group Industry Index (Aug 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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About Import Price Index QoQ — Australia
DEFINITION
The Import Price Index QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the prices of goods and services imported into a country over a specific quarter. It is used to track the impact of international trade on a country's economy and can provide insights into inflation and exchange rate trends. This index is an important tool for businesses, policymakers, and investors to assess the competitiveness and stability of a country's import market. A higher Import Price Index QoQ indicates an increase in the cost of imported goods, while a lower index suggests a decrease in import prices.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. 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 (Apr 2026): actual 5.7 %, consensus 0 %. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 0.1 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 0.9 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially 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.
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Economic Calendar - AU Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | AU | Building Permits MoM | 7.2 | -1.6 | -1 | 0.90 | Medium |
| 01:30 | AU | Import Price Index QoQ | 5.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.85 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Building Permits YoY | 8.9 | 5.5 | -0.1 | 1.10 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Import Prices QoQ | 5.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.85 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Private House Approvals MoM | 0.4 | 2.8 | -1 | -0.38 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Export Prices QoQ | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.80 | Low |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:30 | AU | Housing Credit MoM | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Producer Price Index YoY | 3.6 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.50 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Producer Price Index QoQ | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | Medium |
| 01:30 | AU | Private Sector Credit MoM | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.70 | Low |
| 01:30 | AU | Private Sector Credit YoY | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.35 | Low |