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European UnionEurozone CPI YoY fell to 2.2% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Eurozone CPI YoY fell to 2.2% in April 2026, released May 2026, down 0.1% from March's 2.3% reading. The reading matched expectations.
Latest Release
2.2
Actual
2.2
Consensus
2.3
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 | +0.50 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | INDEX | Bullish EU | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → 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 2.2% in May 2026. This matched the market consensus of 2.2% exactly. The reading fell from the previous value of 2.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/JPY, positively correlated (Bullish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 2, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include New Car Sales YoY (May 27) and ECB Financial Stability Review (May 27).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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CPI YoY - EU
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About CPI YoY — European Union
DEFINITION
The EU's CPI YoY for April came in at 2.20%, matching estimates but down from March's 2.30%. This marks a continued easing in inflation pressures compared to the previous month. Market focus now shifts to upcoming ECB policy decisions amid steady price growth. Updated 5/20/26
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 (Apr 2026): actual 2.2 %, consensus 2.2 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 2.2 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 2.6 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.