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SerbiaSerbia Industrial Production YoY fell to -2.3% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Serbia Industrial Production YoY fell to -2.3% in July 2026, released August 2026, down 3.1% from June's 0.8% reading. The reading missed the 1.2% consensus by 3.5%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of -0.12%. Over the past 3 months, Industrial Production YoY averaged 0.55%, vs 3.17% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 17th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
-2.3
Actual
1.2
Consensus
0.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±2.2 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 0.02
Actual: -2.3
Error: +2.32
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 | +0.82 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.41 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Industrial Production YoY (Serbia) was reported at -2.3% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 1.2% by 3.5%. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.8%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged -1.43%, ranging from -9.1% to 3.4% across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged -0.4%, up from the prior three at -2%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.49%) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.75%). In August readings over the past 3 years, Industrial Production YoY has averaged 2.6%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, positively correlated (Bullish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.2%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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About Industrial Production YoY — Serbia
DEFINITION
Industrial Production YoY (Year-over-Year) is a key economic indicator that measures the change in the total output of the manufacturing, mining, and utilities sectors over a 12-month period. It provides valuable insights into the health and growth of a country's industrial sector, which is a crucial component of its overall economic performance. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and analysts as it can signal potential shifts in the economy and help inform business and investment decisions. A positive YoY growth in industrial production indicates a strong and expanding industrial sector, while a negative growth may suggest a slowdown or contraction.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Manufacturing and factory-order series capture cyclical inflection earlier than aggregate output, and have outsized influence on industrial-sector equities. 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 (Jul 2026): actual -2.3 %, consensus 1.2 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 0.8 %. Before that (May 2026): 0.3 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially lower 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 headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.82) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - RS Events
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 | RS | Current Account | -1022 | -300 | -300.00 | Low | |
| 14:00 | RS | Current Account | -1022 | -300 | -300.00 | Low | |