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European UnionEurozone Selling Price Expectations fell to 27.4 in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Eurozone Selling Price Expectations fell to 27.4 in May 2026, down 2.8 from April's 30.2 reading. The reading missed the 37 consensus by 9.6. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 11.41. Over the past 3 months, Selling Price Expectations averaged 25.4, vs 10.8 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 94th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
27.4
Actual
37
Consensus
30.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.8
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 39.35
Actual: 27.4
Error: +11.95
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.93 | INDEX | Bullish FTSE 100 | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.75 | INDEX | Bullish DAX | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.63 | INDEX | Bullish Euro STOXX 50 | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.55 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.52 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Selling Price Expectations (European Union) was reported at 27.40 in May 2026. This missed the market consensus of 37.00 by 9.60. The reading fell from the previous value of 30.20. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 11.39, ranging from 5.60 to 27.40 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 19.53, up from the prior three at 10.27. Volatility over the past year (σ 6.22) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.81). In May readings over the past 3 years, Selling Price Expectations has averaged 13.90.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with FTSE 100 (Bullish FTSE 100). A secondary relationship exists with DAX, positively correlated (Bullish DAX). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.80.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 29, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (Jun 16) and Economic Sentiment (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Selling Price Expectations — European Union
DEFINITION
Selling Price Expectations is a financial indicator that measures the anticipated changes in the prices of goods and services that a company plans to sell in the future. It provides valuable insights into the company's pricing strategy and can help investors and analysts make informed decisions about the company's potential profitability. This indicator is often used in conjunction with other financial metrics to assess the overall health and performance of a company.
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 (May 2026): actual 27.4, consensus 37. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 31.1. Before that (Mar 2026): 19.7.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with FTSE 100 (Bullish FTSE 100, r=0.93) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.