Markit Services PMI reflects the level of activity in the Italian service companies during the given month. It is calculated based on a survey of purchasing managers from more than 400 companies, which provide transportation, information, communication, financial, insurance, real estate and commercial services. Managers evaluate business and economic conditions in their sector, as well as provide their short-term expectations. Readings above 50 can affect euro quotes positively.
S&P Global Italy Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
Last release
Actual
49.4
Forecast
52.3
Previous
49.8
Next release
Actual
Coming in 15 days
Forecast
50.9
Previous
49.4
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Aug 2019
50.6
51.9
51.7
Jul 2019
51.7
51.0
50.5
Jun 2019
50.5
50.4
50.0
May 2019
50.0
50.6
50.4
Apr 2019
50.4
50.8
53.1
Mar 2019
53.1
51.2
50.4
Feb 2019
50.4
51.7
49.7
Jan 2019
49.7
51.2
50.5
Dec 2018
50.5
52.5
50.3
Nov 2018
50.3
—
49.2
Oct 2018
49.2
—
53.3
Sep 2018
53.3
—
52.6
Aug 2018
52.6
—
54.0
Jul 2018
54.0
—
54.3
Jun 2018
54.3
—
53.1
May 2018
53.1
—
52.6
Apr 2018
52.6
—
52.6
Mar 2018
52.6
—
55.0
Feb 2018
55.0
—
57.7
Jan 2018
57.7
—
55.4