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SpainSpain New Car Registrations YoY climbed to 7.5% in February 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
Spain New Car Registrations YoY climbed to 7.5% in February 2026, released March 2026, up 6.4% from January's 1.1% reading.
Latest Release
7.500000
Actual
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Consensus
1.100000
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 | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.38 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
New Car Registrations YoY (Spain) was reported at 7.5% in March 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 1.1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 2.13%, down from the prior three at 15.07%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/JPY (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov 2) and Consumer Confidence (Nov 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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New Car Registrations YoY - ES
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About New Car Registrations YoY — Spain
DEFINITION
New Car Registrations YoY (Year over Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the number of new cars registered in a given period compared to the same period in the previous year. This data is often used by economists and investors to assess the health of the automotive industry and consumer spending habits. A higher YoY percentage indicates an increase in new car sales, while a lower percentage suggests a decline. This indicator can provide valuable insights into the overall economic growth and consumer confidence in a particular country or region.
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 (Feb 2026): actual 7.5 %. Prior reading (Feb 2026): 7.5 %. Before that (Jan 2026): 1.1 %.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/JPY (Bullish USD, r=0.41) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - ES Events
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | ES | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.60 | High |
| 08:00 | ES | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 2.7 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.70 | High |
| 08:00 | ES | Inflation Rate YoY | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.90 | Medium |
| 08:00 | ES | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 4.9 | 5 | 4.9 | 4.90 | Low |
| 08:00 | ES | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.60 | Medium |
| 08:00 | ES | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.50 | Low |
| 08:00 | ES | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.10 | Low |
| 09:00 | ES | Current Account | 5.05 | 5.91 | 2.7 | 3.88 | Low |
| Monday, November 2, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 08:15 | ES | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 51 | 50.6 | 50.70 | Medium | |
| 11:00 | ES | New Car Sales YoY | 10.2 | 13.5 | 16.20 | Low | |
| 12:00 | ES | New Car Sales YoY | 10.2 | 13.5 | 16.20 | Low | |