Consumer Price Expectations (EUR) preview: Consensus points to a notable decline
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
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| EURUSD | — | — |
The upcoming Consumer Price Expectations for the Eurozone is scheduled for release on August 28 at 09:00 UTC. Market consensus anticipates a reading of 24.4, a notable decrease from the previous figure of 30.3. This release is rated as having a High impact, indicating its potential significance for EUR pairs.
Historically, this release has shown measurable impact across various EUR crosses. For EURAUD and EURNZD, the median 1-hour move after past releases has been 11 pips, with top-quarter moves exceeding 17 pips. EURJPY has seen a median move of 9 pips, with top-quarter moves over 15 pips. EURCAD typically observes a median 1-hour move of 7 pips, and top-quarter moves of 13 pips or more. For EURUSD, the median 1-hour move is 6 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 11 pips or more. EURCHF and EURGBP have recorded median 1-hour moves of 5 pips, with top-quarter releases moving 9 pips or more. These statistics are based on 118 to 121 releases captured since 2015.
Recent actual readings for Consumer Price Expectations have varied. The July 2026 release came in at 30.3 against a forecast of 40, with EURUSD moving +16 pips in the hour following. In June 2026, the actual was 34 versus a forecast of 48.1, and EURUSD moved +7.4 pips. May 2026 saw an actual of 40.5 against a forecast of 50.9, with EURUSD moving -2.5 pips.