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Hong KongHong Kong CPI YoY climbed to 1.7% in February 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
Hong Kong CPI YoY climbed to 1.7% in February 2026, released March 2026, up 0.6% from January's 1.1% reading. The print came in hotter than the 1.6% consensus, a hotter print than forecasters anticipated.
Latest Release
1.7
Actual
1.6
Consensus
1.1
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (Hong Kong) was reported at 1.7% in May 2026. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 23, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About CPI YoY — Hong Kong
DEFINITION
Hong Kong's CPI YoY remained steady at 1.7% in May, matching April's reading and maintaining the same pace as March. The inflation rate held firm, indicating stable price pressures over the three-month span. Market participants will watch upcoming data for signs of any shifts amid steady central bank policies. Updated 5/21/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. 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 1.7 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.7 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 1.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary neutral force in the projection.
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