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KuwaitKuwait M2 Money Supply YoY fell to 1.9% in March 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Kuwait M2 Money Supply YoY fell to 1.9% in March 2026, released May 2026, down 1.57% from February's 3.47% reading. The reading missed the 3.2% consensus by 1.3%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 3.23%. Over the past 3 months, M2 Money Supply YoY averaged 3.02%, vs 3.44% in the prior 3-month window. M2 Money Supply YoY is now the lowest in 19 months.
Latest Release
1.9
Actual
3.2
Consensus
3.47
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
M2 Money Supply YoY (Kuwait) was reported at 2.21% in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 1.9%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 4.08%, ranging from 2.21% to 5.67% across 14 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.1%, down from the prior three at 3.38%. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.04%) is lower than the prior year (σ 1.26%). In May readings over the past 3 years, M2 Money Supply YoY has averaged 2.81%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Bullish XAU).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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M2 Money Supply YoY - KW
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About M2 Money Supply YoY — Kuwait
DEFINITION
M2 Money Supply YoY is a financial indicator that measures the annual change in the amount of money in circulation in an economy. It includes all physical currency, checking and savings deposits, and other liquid assets. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and investors as it provides insight into the overall health and growth of an economy. A higher M2 Money Supply YoY can indicate increased economic activity and potential inflation, while a lower reading may suggest a slowing economy.
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 2.21 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.9 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 1.9 %.
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.