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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
FinlandFinland Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 4.6% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Finland Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 4.6% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 2.0% from March's 2.6% reading. The print exceeded the 3.4% consensus by 1.2%. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.11%. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged 2.77%, vs -0.3% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 15 months.
Latest Release
4.6
Actual
3.4
Consensus
2.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.01 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 4.75
Actual: 4.6
Error: +0.15
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.70 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.41 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index YoY (Finland) was reported at 4.6% in May 2026. This beat the market consensus of 3.4% by 1.2%. The reading rose from the previous value of 2.6%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.4%, ranging from -2% to 4.6% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.43%, up from the prior three at -0.13%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.01%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 24, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Finland
DEFINITION
Finland's Producer Price Index YoY surged to 4.600000% in May, beating the 3.400000% estimate and rising sharply from April's 2.600000%. This acceleration signals mounting inflationary pressures in the Finnish production sector after a moderate increase last month. Market participants will closely watch upcoming inflation data and central bank communications for further policy direction. Updated 5/25/26
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 (Apr 2026): actual 4.6 %, consensus 3.4 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 2.6 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 3.8 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a 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. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.70) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.