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MalaysiaMalaysia CPI YoY climbed to 2.0% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Malaysia CPI YoY climbed to 2.0% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.1% from April's 1.9% reading. The reading matched expectations. CPI YoY has now risen for 4 consecutive months.
Latest Release
2
Actual
2.1
Consensus
1.9
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.1 percentage points
across last 3 releases
Last Call
Jun 2026
Predicted: 2.1
Actual: 2
Error: +0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (Malaysia) was reported at 1.8% in August 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.9%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Sep 18) and Inflation Rate MoM (Sep 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About CPI YoY — Malaysia
DEFINITION
Malaysia's CPI YoY for August came in at 1.8%, down from July's 1.9%, indicating a slight easing in inflationary pressures. This marks a continuation of the downward trend since June's 2.0%, reflecting moderated price increases across the economy. Market participants will watch upcoming data for further signs of inflation stability amid steady central bank policy. Updated 8/17/26
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 (Jul 2026): actual 1.8 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 2 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 1.9 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower 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 headwind in the current projection.
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