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GermanyGermany North Rhine Westphalia CPI MoM climbed to 1.2% in March 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
Germany North Rhine Westphalia CPI MoM climbed to 1.2% in March 2026, up 1.0% from February's 0.2% reading.
Latest Release
1.200000
Actual
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Consensus
0.200000
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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).
THE RELEASE
North Rhine Westphalia CPI MoM (Germany) was reported at 0.4% in April 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.2%, ranging from -0.3% to 1.2% across 11 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.5%, up from the prior three at 0.03%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.36%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.77%).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for May 29, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Unemployment Rate (May 29) and Unemployed Persons (May 29).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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North Rhine Westphalia CPI MoM - DE
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About North Rhine Westphalia CPI MoM — Germany
DEFINITION
The North Rhine Westphalia CPI MoM is a key economic indicator that measures the monthly change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the German state of North Rhine Westphalia. This indicator provides valuable insights into the inflationary pressures within the region and is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and investors to gauge the overall health of the economy. A higher CPI MoM indicates an increase in the cost of living, while a lower CPI MoM suggests a decrease in prices. This data is crucial for making informed decisions related to monetary policy, budgeting, and investment strategies.
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 (Apr 2026): actual 0.4 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.2 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 0.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower 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 headwind in the current projection.