Markit Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reflects business environment conditions in Hong Kong manufacturing sector. The indicator is calculated monthly based on the survey of company managers, during which they evaluate sales, amount of orders, employment and forecasts. PMI is one of the indicators measuring the confidence of large businesses in the country's economic development. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on Hong Kong dollar quotes.
S&P Global Hong Kong Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
Last release
Actual
50.4
Forecast
48.4
Previous
48.6
Next release
Actual
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Forecast
48.6
Previous
50.4
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Aug 2014
49.6
—
50.4
Jul 2014
50.4
—
50.1
Jun 2014
50.1
—
49.1
May 2014
49.1
—
49.7
Apr 2014
49.7
—
49.9
Mar 2014
49.9
—
53.3
Feb 2014
53.3
—
52.7
Jan 2014
52.7
—
51.2
Dec 2013
51.2
—
52.1
Nov 2013
52.1
—
50.1
Oct 2013
50.1
—
50.0
Sep 2013
50.0
—
49.7
Aug 2013
49.7
—
49.7
Jul 2013
49.7
—
48.7
Jun 2013
48.7
—
49.8
May 2013
49.8
—
49.9
Apr 2013
49.9
—
50.5
Mar 2013
50.5
—
51.2
Feb 2013
51.2
—
52.5
Jan 2013
52.5
—
51.7