Economists Highlight PMI as Key Indicator for Economic Forecasting
Financial experts emphasize the importance of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in providing timely warnings and insights into macroeconomic trends and business activity.
119 stories found
Financial experts emphasize the importance of the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in providing timely warnings and insights into macroeconomic trends and business activity.
Flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for Asia suggests that the region's economies are showing resilience despite facing significant cost crunch challenges.
A correction has been issued for a previously published article detailing the Canada Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), addressing inaccuracies in the original report.
An increase in the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July is being linked to a dividend from a recent truce.

Germany's factory activity expanded in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 52.2, driven by stronger export demand.

China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July fell to 50.9, a four-month low, missing market forecasts.
This week's economic calendar includes important earnings reports, Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, and other key indicators that investors will be closely monitoring.

Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures for July show an increase in both the UK and Japan. The UK's PMI rose to a two-month high of 52.8, while Japan's beat forecasts at 54.7, with its composite PMI reaching its highest level since February.
According to the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), economic expansion in Bangladesh might have experienced a slowdown during the month of June.

The UK's June composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell short of expectations, registering 49.3 and indicating continued contraction in the economy.

France's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has fallen short of market estimates, indicating weaker-than-expected economic performance.
Both Japan and Australia's services sectors showed a return to growth in June, with revised Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures indicating expansion. Japan's services activity reached a multi-month high, while Australia's services sector sneaked back into expansion.

South African manufacturing sentiment deteriorated in June, according to the Absa Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). Weaker demand weighed on new orders, although lower oil prices provided some confidence about future business conditions.
France's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 51.2 in June, surpassing forecasts and indicating an expansion in the sector.
China's factory activity expanded in June, though less than anticipated, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 50.3. This growth, driven by tech exports and AI demand, indicates a slower pace than initially projected.

China's factory activity expanded faster than anticipated in June, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 50.3. This growth is attributed to strong demand for tech exports.

France's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for June surpassed forecasts, driven by a recovery in the service sector.

Romania's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 48.3 in May, marking its third consecutive monthly improvement.
Australia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) edged up by 0.3% in the first quarter, falling short of forecasts, while the services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) contracted to 48.7 in May.
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in both the US and Italy saw significant increases in May. US manufacturing activity scaled a four-year high, while Italy's PMI rose to 52.9, its highest level since April 2022, indicating continued growth in both sectors.

Hungary's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) declined in May compared to April, indicating a worsening of business sentiment.
The UK's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 53.90 in May, up from 53.70 in April, indicating continued growth in the sector.
Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures for May showed a slight decrease in both Spain and Japan. Spain's PMI edged down to 51.20 from 51.70 in April, while Japan's was confirmed at 54.5, also a decline from the previous month.
A moderating Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China has intensified calls for measures to shore up domestic demand.
Official data indicates that China's factory activity remained flat in May, as reflected by the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures.
Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for April showed a larger-than-expected fall in the US and near-flat private sector activity in Canada. This indicates a slowdown in the services sector across both nations.
Hungary's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) increased to 50.5 in April, indicating a slight expansion in the manufacturing sector. The figure suggests modest growth in industrial activity.
Japan's factory activity saw its strongest growth in four years, driven by increased stockpiling, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for April indicates that factory growth surpassed expectations at 50.3, while the services sector experienced a slump to 49.4.
Japan's factory activity has shown its strongest expansion in four years, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
The Euro zone has experienced a slowdown in growth to a nine-month low, primarily attributed to surging costs, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
S&P Global's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has shown its first contraction in more than three years, signaling a slowdown in the services sector.
S&P Global's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has shown its first contraction in more than three years, indicating a slowdown in the services sector.
Japan's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for March has been revised upwards to 51.6, exceeding initial estimates.
China's official manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) expanded to 50.4 in March, marking its sharpest growth in a year and indicating improved economic momentum after two months of contraction.
The latest UK flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for March indicates resilience in the manufacturing sector but a notable weakness in the services sector.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Canada's manufacturing sector has once again shown an increase, indicating a pickup in activity.
China's services sector expanded at a robust pace in February, while the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached its highest level in over five years, indicating strong economic activity.
Vietnam's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reached a four-month high in February, indicating improved manufacturing conditions.
France's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for February indicates an increase in composite and services sectors, while manufacturing experienced a decline.

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) composite flash showed an increase in its initial August print, driven by a strong performance in the services sector.

Australia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remained firm at 52.0 in August, while the services PMI saw a slight dip to 52.9.

The ISM Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reportedly stagnated in July, performing softer than expected and indicating a slowdown in the services sector.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Poland's manufacturing sector reached 49 points in July, according to S&P Global. This figure represents a significant improvement from June, though it remains slightly below the 50-point threshold separating growth from contraction.

France's factory Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 49.8 in July, indicating a contraction in manufacturing activity due to weakening production and new orders.
South Korea's factory activity has shown a quickening pace, driven by a surge in export demand, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.

Preliminary July Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for the US presented mixed results but still indicate an acceleration in economic growth for the third quarter.

Economic activity in the Eurozone has accelerated, with flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data hitting multi-month highs in July.

Romania's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) continues to indicate contraction in the manufacturing sector, despite a four-month period of improvement.

The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for the Euro Area has risen above market estimates, indicating stronger-than-expected economic activity.

Asian stock markets experienced a surge, driven by a rebound in the technology sector and upgraded Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for services.
India's services sector growth in June declined to a 17-month low, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The slowdown is attributed to a cooling in demand and a decrease in hiring activity within the sector.

The UK manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has eased as new orders weaken and cost pressures continue to persist in the sector.

Australia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) recorded a 5-month high of 51.5 in June, signaling an expansion in the manufacturing sector.
Japan's manufacturing sector has shown extended growth, marking its best quarter since the first quarter of 2014, according to recent Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. This indicates robust activity in the country's industrial output.

The UK's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 49.40 in June, with manufacturing activity easing to a three-month low, indicating a slowdown in economic growth.
According to the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), Bangladesh's economy may have experienced faster expansion during the month of May.
China's May services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surged to 54.4, exceeding forecasts, while the People's Bank of China (PBoC) halted open market injections.
The U.S. manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) hit a four-year high in May 2026, indicating robust expansion in the sector.
US manufacturing activity has expanded to its highest level since May 2022, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
The Eurozone's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May fell to 51.6 from 52.2, although it still managed to beat the preliminary estimate.
Germany's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May decreased to 50.10, down from 51.40 recorded in April, indicating a slowdown in the manufacturing sector.
A moderating Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in China is reinforcing calls for measures to boost and shore up domestic demand.
China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered at 50 in May, indicating a stable performance in the sector. This figure suggests neither expansion nor contraction in manufacturing activity for the month.
Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to 4.5%, while the May flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicates a contraction in the economy, alongside easing inflation expectations.
Bitcoin analyst Plan C suggests that a Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reading above 50 serves as confirmation of a bull market for Bitcoin.
Poland's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) saw a marginal increase to 48.8 points in April 2026 from 48.7 in March, as reported by S&P Global. Despite this symbolic improvement, economists warn that the sector is now operating in a "crisis mode."

Economic activity in Nigeria halted its expansion in April, as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) dropped to 49.4 points. This figure, below the 50-point threshold, signifies a contraction in the economy for the month.
The UK economy has shown a rebound in growth, with firms increasing their stock levels, as indicated by a surprising Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report.
Bangladesh's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for March reflects a slowdown in the economy, attributed to the ongoing Middle East crisis and the impact of Eid holidays. The report provides insight into the country's economic performance.
Australia's service sector has reached a 26-month low, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) plunging into contraction territory, primarily attributed to a significant spike in inflation.
S&P Global's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has shown its first contraction in more than three years, signaling a slowdown in the services sector.
The U.S. Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) experienced a larger-than-anticipated decline in March.
China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data continues to signal resilience in its economy, even as the ongoing Middle East war raises global economic uncertainty, with recent reports from the Wall Street Journal further confirming this trend.
China's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data continues to signal resilience in its economy, even as the ongoing Middle East war raises global economic uncertainty.
Japan's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for March missed forecasts, with both manufacturing and services sectors recording their lowest levels in three months.
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed higher than expected in February, indicating stronger growth in the services sector.
China's non-manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered 49.5 in February.

US Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data for February dropped to a 10-month low, attributed to adverse weather conditions and subdued demand.
India's economic activity showed acceleration in February, as indicated by recent Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.

Business activity in the Euro zone has expanded at its fastest rate since November, with Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data indicating accelerated growth, particularly in factory activity.
Japan's manufacturing sector has expanded, with orders rising at their fastest pace since 2018, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
The German services sector experienced an easing of its downturn in July, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) indicating an uptick in demand.

The UK's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for July slightly decreased to 51.9, indicating a continued but slower expansion in the sector. The report also noted an easing of input inflation, suggesting some relief for manufacturers.
Russia's manufacturing sector has experienced its strongest growth in 18 months, as indicated by recent Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
Japan's factory output surged in July, reaching its highest level in nearly 12 years, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data. This indicates strong growth in the country's manufacturing sector.
Stock index futures are showing gains as oil prices decline, with market attention now turning to upcoming US Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
Japan's factory activity showed continued strength in July, with a surge in output, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
Companies have started hiring again as customer orders experience a rebound, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The report indicates that employment saw a moderate increase last month, following a slight dip in May.

Both Germany and China's services sectors demonstrated resilience in June, with their respective Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures surpassing market forecasts. This indicates stronger-than-expected performance in the services industries of both countries.
Asian markets found stability today, with stocks rising following positive US jobs data and Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) reports. These economic indicators helped to alleviate investor concerns and provided a lift to regional equities.

Canada's manufacturing sector saw accelerated growth in June, with its Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 53.0.
Germany's manufacturing sector showed a modest improvement in June, with its Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 46.4, though still remaining in contraction territory.

China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) eased to 51.7 in June, but still surpassed forecasts, capping the strongest quarter for the sector since 2020.
South Korea's factory activity experienced slower growth due to weakening export demand, as indicated by the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report. This suggests a moderation in the country's industrial expansion.

The Euro Area's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for June surpassed expectations, indicating overall economic growth, although the manufacturing sector experienced a decline. This mixed performance highlights varying trends across different industries within the Eurozone.
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) saw a larger-than-expected increase in May, indicating stronger growth in the services sector.
Japan's services sector activity flattened in May, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) at 50.0, marking its weakest pace since early 2025. This stagnation is attributed to surging costs impacting the sector.
A Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) report suggests that economic activities in Bangladesh likely expanded during February, indicating potential growth in the country's economy.
Both the Chinese and Polish manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures surpassed forecasts in May. Poland's PMI reached its highest level in over a year, indicating stronger-than-expected industrial performance in both countries.
Factory growth in the Euro zone decelerated in May, with input costs reaching a four-year high, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data.
France's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May declined to 49.70, a significant drop from 52.80 in April, indicating a contraction in the sector.
Australia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for May was revised upward to 50.7, indicating an easing from the previous month's high.
China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) for May deteriorated by 0.3 points compared to April, primarily due to high crude oil prices impacting sectors like petroleum and chemicals, and a decline in new orders.
China's general services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has rebounded, beating forecasts with a reading of 52.6, indicating growth in the country's service sector.

Romania's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showed improvement in March-April, recovering after previously hitting an all-time low.
Australia's economic data for Q1 indicates that the Producer Price Index (PPI) has cooled to 0.4%. Concurrently, the Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surpassed expectations, reaching 51.3.

China's factory activity continued to expand in April, with its Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) showing growth despite disruptions from the Middle East war. However, the pace of expansion slowed as new orders softened.
April Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data reveals a decline in the Euro Area's composite PMI due to slipping services, while Japan saw a surge in manufacturing PMI despite lower services and composite figures.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for March indicates a slowdown in Bangladesh's economy, attributed to the ongoing Middle East crisis and the impact of Eid holidays. This suggests a challenging economic period.
The ongoing war is significantly impacting Egypt's private sector, with the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) hitting a near two-year low in March.
S&P Global's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has shown its first contraction in over three years, signaling a slowdown in the services sector.
The S&P Global Australia Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) has fallen to 49.8, marking the end of a five-month period of growth for the Australian economy.
The Chicago Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) experienced a larger-than-anticipated decline in March, signaling a slowdown in the region's manufacturing activity.
Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data from China indicates economic resilience, even as the ongoing Middle East war introduces global uncertainty.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for Canada's manufacturing sector has improved, indicating growth.
Japan's services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 53.8 in February, marking its highest level in 21 months.
China's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) registered at 49 in February, indicating a contraction in the sector.
European markets are showing mixed performance after the release of flash Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) readings.