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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
GermanyGermany New Car Sales MoM fell to -15.3% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Germany New Car Sales MoM fell to -15.3% in May 2026, down 54.5% from April's 39.2% reading.
Latest Release
-15.300000
Actual
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Consensus
39.200000
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.55 | INDEX | Bullish DE | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
New Car Sales MoM (Germany) was reported at -15.3% in May 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 39.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with DAX (Bullish DE). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Factory Orders MoM (Jun 8) and Bundesbank Balz Speech (Jun 8).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About New Car Sales MoM — Germany
DEFINITION
Germany's New Car Sales MoM fell by -15.300000% in May, reversing sharply from April's 39.200000% gain. This contraction signals a significant slowdown following the previous month's strong expansion. Market participants will watch for further data to assess the impact on automotive sector momentum and policy responses. Updated 5/27/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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 -15.3 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 39.2 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 8.9 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with DAX (Bullish DE, r=0.55) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.