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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United KingdomUnited Kingdom New Car Sales MoM fell to -60.8% in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
United Kingdom New Car Sales MoM fell to -60.8% in May 2026, down 383.2% from April's 322.4% reading.
Latest Release
-60.800000
Actual
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Consensus
322.400000
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Bullish UK | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
New Car Sales MoM (United Kingdom) was reported at -60.8% in May 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 322.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/GBP, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 23, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate MoM (Jun 17) and Core Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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New Car Sales MoM - UK
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About New Car Sales MoM — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
UK New Car Sales MoM fell sharply by -60.800000% in May, reversing April’s 322.400000% surge. May’s decline signals a steep contraction following the prior month’s exceptional rebound. Market focus now shifts to upcoming economic data for further clarity on consumer demand. Updated 5/27/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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 -60.8 %. Prior reading (Mar 2026): 322.4 %. Before that (Feb 2026): -37.5 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.