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
52.0
Forecast
48.6
Previous
50.4
Next release
Actual
Coming in 1 day
Forecast
51.2
Previous
52.0
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Jan 2013
52.5
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51.7
Dec 2012
51.7
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52.2
Nov 2012
52.2
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50.5
Oct 2012
50.5
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49.6
Sep 2012
49.6
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50.5
Aug 2012
50.5
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