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BWBW CPI MoM climbed to 6.7% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
BW CPI MoM climbed to 6.7% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 6.3% from March's 0.4% reading.
Latest Release
6.700000
Actual
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Consensus
0.400000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +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 |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI MoM (Botswana) was reported at 6.7% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 12, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About CPI MoM — BW
DEFINITION
Botswana's CPI MoM surged to 6.700000% in May, sharply higher than April's 0.400000%, signaling a significant acceleration in monthly inflation. This jump marks a clear inflationary spike after a period of relative stability. Market participants will closely watch upcoming central bank actions amid this unexpected inflation surge. Updated 5/13/26
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 6.7 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 6.7 %. Before that (May 2026): 6.7 %.
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.
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