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Data from U.K. Office for National Statistics. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
United KingdomUnited Kingdom PPI Input YoY fell to 4.9% in July 2026
U.K. Office for National StatisticsMonthlyReleased August 2026
United Kingdom PPI Input YoY fell to 4.9% in July 2026, released August 2026, down 2.5% from June's 7.4% reading. The print came in cooler than the 6.6% consensus, a softer print than forecasters anticipated. PPI Input YoY has now declined for 3 consecutive months. Over the past 3 months, PPI Input YoY averaged 8.0%, vs 4.53% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 70th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
4.9
Actual
6.6
Consensus
7.4
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.61 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Aug 2026
Predicted: 6.15
Actual: 4.9
Error: +1.25
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.56 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.49 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.43 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.40 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
PPI Input YoY (United Kingdom) was reported at 4.9% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 6.6% by 1.7%. The reading fell from the previous value of 7.4%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 3.81%, ranging from -0.2% to 8.7% across 8 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 6.97%, up from the prior three at 2.67%. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.5%) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.76%).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with Euro STOXX 50 (Bullish Euro STOXX 50). A secondary relationship exists with DAX, positively correlated (Bullish DAX). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.61%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 16, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Employment Change (Sep 15) and Average Earnings incl. Bonus (Sep 15).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
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PPI Input YoY - UK
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About PPI Input YoY — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
PPI Input YoY (Producer Price Index Input Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the average prices paid by domestic producers for goods and services used in the production process over a 12-month period. This indicator provides valuable insights into the cost of production for businesses and can be used to anticipate potential changes in consumer prices. It is a key tool for analyzing inflation and overall economic trends.
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 4.9 %, consensus 6.6 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 7.3 %. Before that (May 2026): 8.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a 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 Euro STOXX 50 (Bullish Euro STOXX 50, r=0.56) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - UK Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | UK | HMRC Payrolls Change | -13 | -4 | 37.00 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Claimant Count Change | -11 | 8.3 | 11.00 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Employment Change | 83 | 70 | 82.50 | High | |
| 06:00 | UK | Average Earnings excl. Bonus | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.60 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Average Earnings incl. Bonus | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.10 | Medium | |
| 06:00 | UK | Unemployment Rate | 4.9 | 5 | 4.95 | High | |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | UK | Retail Price Index MoM | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.55 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Retail Price Index YoY | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.40 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Core Output YoY | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.85 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Input MoM | -1.7 | -0.6 | -0.75 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Core Output MoM | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.60 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.05 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | Medium | |
| 06:00 | UK | Inflation Rate YoY | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.00 | High | |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Output MoM | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Output YoY | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.10 | Low | |
| 06:00 | UK | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.65 | Medium | |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Input YoY | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.65 | Low | |
| 08:30 | UK | House Price Index YoY | 2 | 2.1 | 2.60 | Low | |