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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
QAQA Gross Domestic Product QoQ fell to -0.4% in Q1 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
QA Gross Domestic Product QoQ fell to -0.4% in Q1 2026, down 2.7% from February's 2.3% reading.
Latest Release
-0.400000
Actual
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Consensus
2.300000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Gross Domestic Product QoQ (Qatar) was reported at -0.4% in March 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 2.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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Gross Domestic Product QoQ - QA
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About Gross Domestic Product QoQ — QA
DEFINITION
Qatar’s Gross Domestic Product QoQ contracted by -0.400000% in February, reversing December’s 2.300000% expansion. This marks the first negative print since September 2025, when GDP fell 1.0%, highlighting renewed weakness driven by the energy sector and softer exports. Qatari equities declined on the release as investors reassess growth prospects amid ongoing volatility. Updated 4/1/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. 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 (Oct 2025): actual -0.4 %. Prior reading (Jul 2025): 2.3 %. Before that (Apr 2025): -1 %.
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 bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.