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HungaryHungary Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 1.0% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Hungary Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 1.0% in July 2026, released August 2026, up 1.4% from June's -0.4% reading. The print exceeded the 0.1% consensus by 0.9%. Producer Price Index YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged -0.55%, vs -0.6% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 39th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
1
Actual
0.1
Consensus
-0.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.06 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: -0.18
Actual: 1
Error: -1.18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAX | ▼ Inverse | −0.34 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/HUF | ▲ Direct | +0.29 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.25 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index YoY (Hungary) was reported at 1% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 0.1% by 0.9%. The reading rose from the previous value of -0.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -0.51%, ranging from -3.4% to 2.4% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged -0.03%, up from the prior three at -1.97%. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.16%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.54%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with DAX (Bearish DAX). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.06%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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Producer Price Index YoY - HU
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Hungary
DEFINITION
Hungary's Producer Price Index YoY rose to 1.000000% in August, beating the 0.100000% estimate and reversing July's -0.400000% contraction. This marks a significant rebound from July to August, signaling renewed inflationary pressures in producer prices. Market participants will watch upcoming inflation data closely amid this unexpected acceleration. Updated 8/31/26
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 (Jul 2026): actual 1 %, consensus 0.1 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): -0.4 %. Before that (May 2026): -0.7 %.
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.
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Economic Calendar - HU Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | HU | Construction Output YoY | -12.2 | -1.2 | -0.5 | -6.35 | Low |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | HU | Industrial Production YoY | 4.7 | 10.1 | 4.7 | 4.70 | Low |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | HU | Gross Wage YoY | 7.1 | 6.9 | 6.65 | Low | |