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MalaysiaMalaysia Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 9.7% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Malaysia Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 9.7% in July 2026, released August 2026, up 0.5% from June's 9.2% reading. The print exceeded the 9.1% consensus by 0.6%. Producer Price Index YoY has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged 8.5%, vs 1.03% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 18 months.
Latest Release
9.7
Actual
9.1
Consensus
9.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.56 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 9.75
Actual: 9.7
Error: +0.05
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.68 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.48 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/MYR | ▼ Inverse | −0.33 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.32 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Producer Price Index YoY (Malaysia) was reported at 9.7% in August 2026. This beat the market consensus of 9.1% by 0.6%. The reading rose from the previous value of 9.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 1.6%, ranging from -3.4% to 9.7% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 8.9%, up from the prior three at -0.3%. Volatility over the past year (σ 5.04%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.9%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with Nikkei 225, positively correlated (Bullish Nikkei 225). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.56%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 28, 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 Producer Price Index YoY — Malaysia
DEFINITION
Malaysia's Producer Price Index YoY rose to 9.7% in August, beating the 9.1% estimate and up from July's 9.2%. This marks a continued acceleration in producer inflation, reflecting stronger cost pressures compared to the previous month. Market participants will watch for central bank responses amid persistent inflationary trends. Updated 8/28/26
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 (Jul 2026): actual 9.7 %, consensus 9.1 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 9.2 %. Before that (May 2026): 7.8 %.
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 S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.68) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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