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Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia CPI YoY held to 1.8% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Saudi Arabia CPI YoY held to 1.8% in July 2026, released August 2026. The reading matched expectations. Over the past 3 months, CPI YoY averaged 1.8%, vs 1.73% in the prior 3-month window.
Latest Release
1.8
Actual
1.8
Consensus
1.8
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.06 percentage points
across last 4 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 1.78
Actual: 1.8
Error: -0.02
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 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CPI YoY (Saudi Arabia) was reported at 1.8% in August 2026. This matched the market consensus of 1.8% exactly. The reading was unchanged from the previous release. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 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 August 2026.
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About CPI YoY — Saudi Arabia
DEFINITION
Saudi Arabia's CPI YoY for July held steady at 1.8%, matching both estimates and June's reading. The inflation rate remained unchanged from June's 1.8%, indicating stable price pressures year-over-year. Market participants will watch upcoming data for signs of any shifts in inflation dynamics amid steady central bank policy. Updated 8/13/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
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.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 1.8 %, consensus 1.8 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 1.8 %. Before that (May 2026): 1.8 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary neutral force in the current projection.
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