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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FinlandFinland Import Prices YoY climbed to 8.2% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Finland Import Prices YoY climbed to 8.2% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 1.5% from April's 6.7% reading. The print exceeded the 7.0% consensus by 1.2%. Import Prices YoY has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Import Prices YoY averaged 4.85%, vs -2.25% in the prior 3-month window. Import Prices YoY is now the highest in 37 months.
Latest Release
8.2
Actual
7
Consensus
6.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.49 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 8.55
Actual: 8.2
Error: +0.35
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Import Prices YoY (Finland) was reported at 8.2% in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 7% by 1.2%. The reading rose from the previous value of 6.7%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -0.24%, ranging from -3% to 8.2% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 4.27%, up from the prior three at -2.27%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.9%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.28%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Import Prices YoY has averaged 1.3%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.49%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Import Prices YoY — Finland
DEFINITION
Import Prices YoY is a financial indicator that measures the change in the prices of goods and services imported into a country over a period of one year. This indicator is used to track the impact of international trade on a country's economy and can provide valuable insights into inflation and the strength of the domestic currency. It is closely monitored by policymakers, investors, and businesses to assess the competitiveness of a country's imports and its overall economic health.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Trade-balance and tariff data inform exchange-rate fundamentals and feed directly into GDP via the net-exports channel. 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 8.2 %, consensus 7 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 6.7 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 3 %.
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.
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