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MalaysiaMalaysia CPI held to 1.6% in January 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2026
Malaysia CPI held to 1.6% in January 2026, released February 2026. The reading matched expectations. CPI has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, CPI averaged 0.15%, vs 0.5% in the prior 3-month window. CPI is now the highest in 12 months.
Latest Release
1.6
Actual
1.6
Consensus
1.6
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.05 percentage points
across last 4 releases
Last Call
Feb 2026
Predicted: 1.6
Actual: 1.6
Error: +0
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
CPI (Malaysia) was reported at 1.6% in February 2026. This matched the market consensus of 1.6% exactly. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through February 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.5%, ranging from -0.1% to 1.6% across 7 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.63%, up from the prior three at 0.5%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/MYR (Bullish USD).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Gross Domestic Product YoY (Aug 14).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2026.
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About CPI — Malaysia
DEFINITION
CPI, or Consumer Price Index, is a widely used economic indicator that measures the average change in prices of goods and services purchased by households. It is an important tool for assessing inflation and the overall cost of living for consumers. The CPI is calculated by tracking the prices of a basket of goods and services over time, providing valuable insights into the current state of the economy and its impact on consumers. This indicator is closely monitored by policymakers, businesses, and investors to make informed decisions about economic trends and financial strategies.
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. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 1.6 %, consensus 1.6 %. Prior reading (Dec 2025): 1.6 %. Before that (Nov 2025): 1.4 %.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/MYR (Bullish USD, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - MY Events
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:30 | MY | S&P Global Manufacturing PMI | 50.7 | 51.2 | 52.15 | Low | |