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BulgariaBulgaria GDP Growth Rate QoQ held to 0.7% in Q2 2026
FMPQuarterlyReleased September 2026
Bulgaria GDP Growth Rate QoQ held to 0.7% in Q2 2026, released September 2026. The print exceeded the 0.6% consensus by 0.1%. Year-over-year, the indicator is down 0.2%. Over the past 3 months, GDP Growth Rate QoQ averaged 0.6%, vs 0.7% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 53rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
0.7
Actual
0.6
Consensus
0.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.1 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 0.65
Actual: 0.7
Error: -0.05
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 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.74 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.49 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.43 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.27 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Bulgaria) was reported at 0.7% in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 0.6% by 0.1%. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.7%, ranging from 0.6% to 0.8% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 0.63%, down from the prior three at 0.73%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.07%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.14%). In September readings over the past 3 years, GDP Growth Rate QoQ has averaged 0.68%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.1%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About GDP Growth Rate QoQ — Bulgaria
DEFINITION
The GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage change in a country's gross domestic product from one quarter to the next. It provides valuable insight into the overall health and growth of the economy, and is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions. A positive GDP Growth Rate QoQ indicates a growing economy, while a negative rate suggests a decline. This indicator is an important tool for assessing the current state and predicting future trends of a country's economy.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released quarterly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Apr 2026): actual 0.6 %, consensus 0.6 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 0.6 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 0.6 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish 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 500 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.74) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - BG Events
| Friday, September 18, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | BG | Current Account | -488.3 | -520 | -399.50 | Low | |