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MalaysiaMalaysia CPI YoY climbed to 1.9% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Malaysia CPI YoY climbed to 1.9% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 0.2% from March's 1.7% reading. The reading matched expectations. CPI YoY has now risen for 3 consecutive months.
Latest Release
1.9
Actual
1.9
Consensus
1.7
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → 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 1.9% in May 2026. This matched the market consensus of 1.9% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 1.7%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 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 June 19, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 19) and Inflation Rate MoM (Jun 19).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About CPI YoY — Malaysia
DEFINITION
Malaysia's CPI YoY for May rose to 1.9%, matching estimates and up from April's 1.7%. This increase signals a steady inflation acceleration from March's 1.4%, maintaining upward momentum. Market participants will watch upcoming data for further inflation trends amid current monetary policy. Updated 5/19/26
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 (Apr 2026): actual 1.9 %, consensus 1.9 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 1.7 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 1.4 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a lower reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary headwind in the projection.