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European UnionEurozone CPI YoY climbed to 2.6% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Eurozone CPI YoY climbed to 2.6% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.4% from April's 2.2% reading. The reading matched expectations. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 2.37%.
Latest Release
2.6
Actual
2.5
Consensus
2.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.07 percentage points
across last 4 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 2.48
Actual: 2.6
Error: -0.12
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 | ▼ Inverse | −0.92 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.87 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.86 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▼ Inverse | −0.76 | INDEX | Bearish FTSE 100 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.57 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (European Union) was reported at 2.6% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 2.5% by 0.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, negatively correlated (Bearish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Industrial Production MoM (Jul 15) and Balance of Trade (Jul 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About CPI YoY — European Union
DEFINITION
EU CPI YoY for May rose to 2.600%, beating the 2.500% estimate and up from April’s 2.200%. This increase signals accelerating inflation pressures compared to the previous month. Markets will closely watch upcoming ECB communications for potential policy adjustments. Updated 6/17/26
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. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 2.6 %, consensus 2.5 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 2.5 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 2.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a 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 EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.92) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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