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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
PhilippinesPhilippines Inflation Rate YoY climbed to 7.2% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Philippines Inflation Rate YoY climbed to 7.2% in April 2026, released May 2026, up 3.1% from March's 4.1% reading. The print came in hotter than the 5.5% consensus, a hotter print than forecasters anticipated. Inflation Rate YoY has now risen for 6 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, Inflation Rate YoY averaged 2.83%, vs 1.65% in the prior 3-month window. Inflation Rate YoY is now the highest in 36 months.
Latest Release
7.2
Actual
5.5
Consensus
4.1
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.2 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 2.22
Actual: 2.4
Error: -0.18
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikkei 225 | ▲ Direct | +0.73 | INDEX | Bullish Nikkei 225 | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.49 | INDEX | Bullish S&P 500 | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
The May 2026 reading rose from the previous value of 4.1. Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmanomics model has produced a median absolute forecast error of ±0.2. Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Nikkei 225 (Bullish Nikkei 225) and positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500).
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Inflation Rate YoY - PH
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