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NetherlandsNetherlands Household Consumption YoY climbed to 1.8% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
Netherlands Household Consumption YoY climbed to 1.8% in May 2026, released July 2026, up 0.8% from April's 1.0% reading. The print exceeded the 0.1% consensus by 1.7%. Household Consumption YoY has now risen for 4 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Household Consumption YoY averaged 0.95%, vs 0.1% in the prior 3-month window. Household Consumption YoY is now the highest in 14 months.
Latest Release
1.8
Actual
0.1
Consensus
1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.4 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 0.3
Actual: 1.8
Error: -1.5
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 | ▼ Inverse | −0.56 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.48 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.25 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Household Consumption YoY (Netherlands) was reported at 1.8% in July 2026. This beat the market consensus of 0.1% by 1.7%. The reading rose from the previous value of 1%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.89%, ranging from 0% to 1.8% across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 0.93%, up from the prior three at 0.7%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.48%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.84%). In July readings over the past 3 years, Household Consumption YoY has averaged 1.03%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with EUR/USD (Bearish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.4%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for August 6, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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Household Consumption YoY - NL
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About Household Consumption YoY — Netherlands
DEFINITION
Household Consumption YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the amount of goods and services purchased by households in a given period compared to the same period in the previous year. It is a key measure of consumer spending, which is a major driver of economic growth. A positive YoY growth in household consumption indicates a healthy economy, while a negative growth may signal a slowdown. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers to assess the overall health of the economy and make informed decisions.
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 (May 2026): actual 1.8 %, consensus 0.1 %. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 1 %. Before that (Mar 2026): 0.9 %.
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 EUR/USD (Bearish EUR, r=-0.56) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - NL Events
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:20 | NL | Business Confidence | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1 | 1.70 | Low |
| 04:30 | NL | Business Confidence | 2.4 | 1.3 | 1 | 1.70 | Low |
| 04:30 | NL | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.00 | Medium |
| 04:30 | NL | CPI YoY | 3.1 | 3.5 | 2.9 | 3.00 | Low |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 04:30 | NL | Retail Sales YoY | 2.9 | 3 | 3.00 | Low | |
| 05:00 | NL | NEVI Manufacturing PMI | 55.5 | 55 | 55.95 | Low | |