Germany Baden Wuerttemberg CPI MoM

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History

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Impact:

Low

Source: Statistisches Landesamt Baden-Württemberg

Latest Release:

Date:

Actual:

0.6%

Forecast:

Previous/Revision:

0.9%

Period: Apr

Next Release:

Date:

Period: May

What Does It Measure?

The Baden-Württemberg Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the average change in prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany, explicitly reflecting inflationary trends and purchasing power. It primarily assesses the cost of living, providing insight into economic stability, consumer spending, and inflation pressures at the regional level.

Frequency

The Baden-Württemberg CPI is released monthly, typically providing a preliminary estimate that is later revised and finalized a few weeks after the initial announcement.

Why Do Traders Care?

Traders closely monitor the Baden-Württemberg CPI as it serves as a crucial indicator of regional inflation, influencing economic policy and consumer behavior. Higher-than-expected CPI results may strengthen the Euro and impact equity markets positively, while lower readings could trigger bearish sentiment across currencies and stocks due to concerns over stagnation or deflation.

What Is It Derived From?

The CPI is derived from a monthly survey of price data collected from a range of retail establishments, covering various categories such as food, housing, and transportation. The calculation employs a weighted average of price changes based on consumption patterns, ensuring that more significant expenses have a more substantial effect on the overall index.

Description

The Baden-Württemberg CPI is reported as a month-over-month (MoM) figure, comparing the current month's prices against the previous month. This approach effectively captures short-term shifts in inflation and consumer purchasing behaviors, allowing traders to identify immediate trends in the economy and adjust their strategies accordingly.

Additional Notes

As a leading economic indicator, the Baden-Württemberg CPI provides critical insights into the region's economic health and consumer confidence. It is often compared with national CPI figures to highlight regional disparities in inflation trends, offering a more comprehensive understanding of economic conditions in Germany as a whole.

Bullish or Bearish for Currency and Stocks

Higher than expected: Bullish for Euro, Bullish for Stocks. Lower than expected: Bearish for Euro, Bearish for Stocks.

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High Potential Impact
This event has a strong potential to move markets significantly. If the 'Actual' value differs enough from the forecast or if the 'Previous' value is significantly revised, it signals new information that markets may rapidly adjust to.

Medium Potential Impact
This event may cause moderate market movement, especially if the 'Actual' deviates from the forecast or there's a notable revision to the 'Previous' value.

Low Potential Impact
This event is unlikely to affect market pricing unless there's an unexpected surprise or a major revision to prior data.

Surprise - Currency May Strengthen
Actual deviated from Forecast on a medium or high impact event and historically could strengthen the currency.

Surprise - Currency May Weaken
Actual deviated from Forcast on a medium or high impact event and historically could weaken the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Strengthen
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely strengthen the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Weaken
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely weaken the currency

Green Number	Better than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Red Number	Worse than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Hawkish	Supports higher interest rates to fight inflation, strengthening the currency but weighing on stocks.
Dovish	Favors lower rates to boost growth, weakening the currency but lifting stocks.

Date	Actual	Previous
Apr 29, 2026	0.6%	0.9%
Mar 30, 2026	0.9%	0.2%
Feb 27, 2026	0.2%	0%
Jan 30, 2026	0%	0.2%
Jan 07, 2026	0.2%	-0.3%
Nov 28, 2025	-0.3%	0.3%
Oct 30, 2025	0.3%	0.2%
Sep 30, 2025	0.2%	-0.1%
Aug 29, 2025	-0.1%	0.4%
Jul 31, 2025	0.4%	0.2%
Jun 30, 2025	0.2%	-0.1%
May 30, 2025	-0.1%	0.5%
Apr 30, 2025	0.5%	0.2%
Mar 31, 2025	0.2%	0.5%
Feb 28, 2025	0.5%	-0.2%
Jan 31, 2025	-0.2%	0.5%
Jan 09, 2025	0.5%	-0.3%
Nov 28, 2024	-0.3%	0.7%
Oct 30, 2024	0.7%	0.1%
Sep 30, 2024	0.1%	-0.3%
Aug 29, 2024	-0.3%	0.3%
Jul 30, 2024	0.3%	0.1%
Jul 01, 2024		0.2%
Jul 01, 2024	0.1%	0.2%
May 29, 2024	0.2%	0.3%
Apr 29, 2024	0.3%	0.5%
Apr 02, 2024	0.5%	0.3%
Feb 29, 2024	0.3%	0.2%
Jan 31, 2024	0.2%	0.1%
Jan 04, 2024	0.1%	-0.3%
Nov 29, 2023	-0.3%	0%
Oct 30, 2023	0%	0.2%
Sep 28, 2023	0.2%	0.3%
Aug 30, 2023	0.3%	0.2%
Jul 28, 2023	0.2%	0.3%
Jun 29, 2023	0.3%	0.1%
May 31, 2023	0.1%	0.5%
Apr 28, 2023	0.5%	0.9%
Mar 30, 2023	0.9%	0.8%
Mar 01, 2023	0.8%	0.8%
Feb 22, 2023	0.8%	-0.4%
Jan 03, 2023	-0.4%	-0.2%
Nov 29, 2022	-0.2%	0.8%
Oct 28, 2022	0.8%	2%