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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
Hong KongHong Kong Imports MoM climbed to 44.4% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Hong Kong Imports MoM climbed to 44.4% in May 2026, up 3.2% from April's 41.2% reading.
Latest Release
44.400000
Actual
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Consensus
41.200000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▲ Direct | +0.75 | INDEX | Bullish Hang Seng | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.68 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.67 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.65 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| USD/HKD | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | FOREX | Bearish USD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Imports MoM (Hong Kong) was reported at 44.4% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 41.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 22.82%, ranging from 11.1% to 44.4% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 37.47%, up from the prior three at 22.33%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, positively correlated (Bullish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 25, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Imports MoM — Hong Kong
DEFINITION
Imports MoM is a financial indicator that measures the change in the value of goods and services imported into a country on a month-over-month basis. This indicator is used by economists and investors to track the level of international trade and assess the impact of imports on a country's economy. A positive change in Imports MoM indicates an increase in the demand for foreign goods, while a negative change may suggest a decrease in consumer spending and economic activity. This data can provide valuable insights into a country's trade balance and 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 (Apr 2026): actual 44.4 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 41.2 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 29.9 %.
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 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 Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng, r=0.75) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.