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BelgiumBelgium CPI YoY climbed to 4.08% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Belgium CPI YoY climbed to 4.08% in May 2026, up 0.08% from April's 4.0% reading.
Latest Release
4.080000
Actual
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Consensus
4.000000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (Belgium) was reported at 4.08% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 29, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About CPI YoY — Belgium
DEFINITION
Belgium's CPI YoY rose to 4.080% in April, up from March's 4.000%, indicating accelerating inflation. This increase marks a continued upward trend in consumer prices year-over-year. Market participants will closely watch upcoming data for further inflation trajectory insights. Updated 5/28/26
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 4.08 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.65 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.
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Economic Calendar - BE Events
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | BE | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.10 | Low | |