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US House Price Index MoM fell to 0.0% in June 2026, released August 2026, down 0.3% from May's 0.3% reading. The reading missed the 0.2% consensus by 0.2%. The print is running well below the 12-month average of 0.13%. Over the past 3 months, House Price Index MoM averaged 0.1%, vs 0.07% in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 31st percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
across last 12 releases
Aug 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.68 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| MSFT | ▼ Inverse | −0.65 | STOCKS | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.54 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| AAPL | ▼ Inverse | −0.53 | STOCKS | Moves against | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
House Price Index MoM (United States) was reported at 0% in August 2026. This missed the market consensus of 0.2% by 0.2%. The reading fell from the previous value of 0.3%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.16%, ranging from -0.1% to 0.6% across 11 releases.
The trailing three releases averaged 0.07%, down from the prior three at 0.1%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.22%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.3%). In August readings over the past 3 years, House Price Index MoM has averaged -0.1%.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU). A secondary relationship exists with MSFT, negatively correlated (Bearish MSFT). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.24%.
The next release is scheduled for September 29, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Housing Starts MoM (Sep 17) and Building Permits MoM (Sep 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
The House Price Index MoM (Month-over-Month) is a key financial indicator that measures the percentage change in the average selling price of residential properties in a given market from one month to the next. It provides valuable insights into the current state of the housing market and can help investors, policymakers, and individuals make informed decisions about buying or selling real estate. This indicator is widely used by economists and analysts to track trends and identify potential risks or opportunities in the housing sector.
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 0 %, consensus 0.2 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 0 %. Before that (Jun 2026): 0 %.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with XAU/USD (Bearish XAU, r=-0.68) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.
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| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index | 7.6 | 20.6 | 14.75 | 11.18 | High | |
| 20:30 | API Crude Oil Stock Change | 7.14 | -0.3 | -1.8 | 2.67 | Medium | |
| 21:00 | API Crude Oil Stock Change | 7.14 | -0.3 | -1.8 | 2.67 | Medium | |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Retail Sales MoM | 1.4 | -0.4 | 0.4 | 0.75 | High | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 1.4 | -0.2 | 0.5 | 0.80 | High | |
| 12:30 | Import Prices YoY | 7 | 6.1 | 6.4 | 6.70 | Low | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 1.2 | -0.3 | 0.2 | 0.45 | High | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales YoY | 6 | 5.03 | 4.7 | 5.75 | High | |
| 12:30 | Export Prices MoM | 0.6 | -1.4 | 0.5 | 0.55 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Import Prices MoM | 0.7 | -0.3 | 0.4 | 0.55 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Export Prices YoY | 8.6 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 8.55 | Low | |
| 14:00 | Business Inventories MoM | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.42 | Medium | |
| 14:00 | NAHB Housing Market Index | 32 | 35 | 34 | 33.00 | Medium | |
| 14:00 | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | 0.8 | -0.5 | 0.7 | 0.72 | Low | |
| 14:30 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | -0.64 | -0.391 | -1.6 | -2.28 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 0.794 | 1.269 | -1 | -0.53 | Medium | |
| 14:30 | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | 1.585 | 2.087 | 0.1 | 0.83 | Low | |
| 16:00 | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.63 | Medium | |
| 18:00 | Fed Interest Rate Decision | 4 | 3.75 | 4 | 4.00 | High | |
| 20:00 | Net Long-Term TIC Flows | -27.9 | 174.4 | 146.3 | 109.78 | Medium | |