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European UnionEurozone Selling Price Expectations fell to 16.4 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Eurozone Selling Price Expectations fell to 16.4 in August 2026, down 1.4 from July's 17.8 reading. The reading missed the 25 consensus by 8.6. Selling Price Expectations has now declined for 5 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Selling Price Expectations averaged 20, vs 26.07 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 77th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
16.4
Actual
25
Consensus
17.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.9
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 22
Actual: 16.4
Error: +5.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.70 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.51 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/CHF | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → 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 16.40 in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 25.00 by 8.60. The reading fell from the previous value of 17.80. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 14.56, ranging from 6.90 to 27.40 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 18.80, down from the prior three at 19.53. Volatility over the past year (σ 6.31) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.81). In August readings over the past 3 years, Selling Price Expectations has averaged 9.73.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with FTSE 100 (Bullish FTSE 100). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.90.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 29, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Sep 15) and ZEW Economic Sentiment Index (Sep 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 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 (Aug 2026): actual 16.4, consensus 25. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 17.7. Before that (Jun 2026): 22.3.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower 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 FTSE 100 (Bullish FTSE 100, r=0.70) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - EU Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | EU | Balance of Trade | 8.6 | 3.7 | -0.70 | Medium | |
| 09:00 | EU | ZEW Economic Sentiment Index | 31.4 | 39.9 | 48.25 | Medium | |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 09:00 | EU | Industrial Production MoM | 0 | -0.4 | -0.50 | Medium | |
| 09:00 | EU | Industrial Production YoY | 0.1 | -0.3 | 0.70 | Low | |
| 09:00 | EU | Wage Growth YoY | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.45 | Low | |
| 09:00 | EU | Labour Cost Index YoY | 3 | 3.2 | 3 | 2.98 | Low |