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FinlandFinland Import Prices YoY climbed to 7.6% in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Finland Import Prices YoY climbed to 7.6% in August 2026, released September 2026, up 0.3% from July's 7.3% reading. The reading matched the 7.6% consensus. Import Prices YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Import Prices YoY averaged 6.9%, vs 5.97% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 93rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
7.6
Actual
7.6
Consensus
7.3
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.49 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Sep 2026
Predicted: 7.38
Actual: 7.6
Error: -0.22
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 7.6% in September 2026. This matched the market consensus of 7.6% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 7.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 2.64%, ranging from -2.7% 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 7.13%, up from the prior three at 4.27%. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.66%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.09%). In September readings over the past 3 years, Import Prices YoY has averaged 1.2%.
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%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 26, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 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 (Aug 2026): actual 7.6 %, consensus 7.6 %. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 7.3 %. Before that (Jun 2026): 6.5 %.
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.
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Economic Calendar - FI Events
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | FI | Industrial Production YoY | 0.8 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 2.30 | Low |
| 06:00 | FI | Balance of Trade | -1.15 | -0.69 | -0.62 | -0.89 | Low |
| Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 05:00 | FI | Current Account | -0.2 | -0.6 | -0.10 | Low | |