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South KoreaSouth Korea Producer Price Index MoM fell to 0.8% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
South Korea Producer Price Index MoM fell to 0.8% in May 2026, released June 2026, down 1.7% from April's 2.5% reading. The reading missed the 1.5% consensus by 0.7%.
Latest Release
0.800000
Actual
1.500000
Consensus
2.500000
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.23 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 1.9
Actual: 0.8
Error: +1.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hang Seng | ▲ Direct | +0.69 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/KRW | ▼ Inverse | −0.53 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▼ Inverse | −0.36 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.33 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.31 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index MoM (South Korea) was reported at 0.8% in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 1.5% by 0.7%. The reading fell from the previous value of 2.5%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.61%, ranging from -0.1% to 2.5% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 1.3%, up from the prior three at 0.43%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Hang Seng (Bullish Hang Seng). A secondary relationship exists with USD/KRW, negatively correlated (Bearish USD). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.23%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 20, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug 3) and Inflation Rate YoY (Aug 3).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Producer Price Index MoM — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's Producer Price Index MoM rose 0.800000% in June, missing the 1.500000% estimate and down from May's 2.500000%. The slowdown from May to June signals easing inflationary pressures in the manufacturing sector. Market participants will watch upcoming inflation data closely amid this moderation. Updated 6/18/26
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 (May 2026): actual 0.8 %, consensus 1.5 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 2.5 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 1.6 %.
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 bearish 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=0.69) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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