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MalaysiaMalaysia Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 9.2% in June 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Malaysia Producer Price Index YoY climbed to 9.2% in June 2026, released July 2026, up 1.4% from May's 7.8% reading. The print exceeded the 7.7% consensus by 1.5%. Producer Price Index YoY has now risen for 5 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Producer Price Index YoY averaged 6.6%, vs -1.73% in the prior 3-month window. Producer Price Index YoY is now the highest in 17 months.
Latest Release
9.2
Actual
7.7
Consensus
7.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.56 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 8.58
Actual: 9.2
Error: -0.63
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 | +0.64 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/MYR | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | 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 9.2% in July 2026. This beat the market consensus of 7.7% by 1.5%. The reading rose from the previous value of 7.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.37%, ranging from -3.8% to 9.2% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 7.47%, up from the prior three at -3%. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.54%) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.94%).
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 August 28, 2026. 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 July 2026.
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About Producer Price Index YoY — Malaysia
DEFINITION
Malaysia's Producer Price Index YoY surged to 9.200% in July, beating the 7.700% estimate and rising from June's 7.800%. This marks a continued acceleration in producer inflation, reflecting stronger cost pressures in the economy. Market participants will watch for central bank responses amid persistent inflationary trends. Updated 7/28/26
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 (Jun 2026): actual 9.2 %, consensus 7.7 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 7.8 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 5.4 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially 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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