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Pakistan Inflation Rate YoY climbed to 11.7% in May 2026, released June 2026, up 0.8% from April's 10.9% reading. The reading matched expectations. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 6.48%. Over the past 3 months, Inflation Rate YoY averaged 9.97%, vs 6.13% in the prior 3-month window. Inflation Rate YoY is now the highest in 22 months.
across last 12 releases
Jun 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
Inflation Rate YoY (Pakistan) was reported at 11.7% in June 2026. This missed the market consensus of 11.8% by 0.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of 10.9%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 6.36%, ranging from 3% to 11.7% across 13 releases.
The trailing three releases averaged 10.23%, up from the prior three at 6.13%. Volatility over the past year (σ 2.6%) is lower than the prior year (σ 3.8%). In June readings over the past 3 years, Inflation Rate YoY has averaged 8.44%.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.78%.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
The Inflation Rate YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the percentage change in the overall price level of goods and services over a 12-month period. It is a key measure of inflation and is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the health of an economy and make informed decisions regarding monetary policy. A higher inflation rate can indicate a growing economy, but if it rises too quickly, it can lead to negative effects such as decreased purchasing power and higher interest rates. Conversely, a lower inflation rate can signal a slowing economy, but if it falls too low, it can lead to deflation and potential economic instability. The Inflation Rate YoY is an important tool for understanding and managing the impact of price changes on the economy.
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
Latest reading (May 2026): actual 11.7 %, consensus 11.8 %. Prior reading (May 2026): 11.7 %. Before that (Apr 2026): 10.9 %.
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 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.75) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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