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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
TaiwanTaiwan Industrial Production YoY fell to 14.16% in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Taiwan Industrial Production YoY fell to 14.16% in April 2026, released May 2026, down 11.96% from March's 26.12% reading. The reading missed the 26.5% consensus by 12.34%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 19.26%. Industrial Production YoY is now the lowest in 12 months.
Latest Release
14.16
Actual
26.5
Consensus
26.12
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±4.04 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
May 2026
Predicted: 28.09
Actual: 14.16
Error: +13.93
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.51 | CRYPTO | Bearish BTC | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.32 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Industrial Production YoY (Taiwan) was reported at 14.16% in May 2026. This missed the market consensus of 26.5% by 12.34%. The reading fell from the previous value of 26.12%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 18.07%, ranging from 14.16% to 28.51% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 20.17%, up from the prior three at 15.47%. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.25%) is comparable than the prior year (σ 4.61%). In May readings over the past 3 years, Industrial Production YoY has averaged 17.03%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Bullish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 4.04%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 24, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate (Jun 18).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Industrial Production YoY — Taiwan
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 (Apr 2026): actual 14.16 %, consensus 26.5 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 28.68 %. Before that (Feb 2026): 17.83 %.
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 BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.51) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.