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
Dec 2017
55.4
—
54.7
Nov 2017
54.7
—
52.1
Oct 2017
52.1
—
53.2
Sep 2017
53.2
—
55.1
Aug 2017
55.1
—
56.3
Jul 2017
56.3
—
53.6
Jun 2017
53.6
—
55.1
May 2017
55.1
—
56.2
Apr 2017
56.2
—
52.9
Mar 2017
52.9
—
54.1
Feb 2017
54.1
—
52.4
Jan 2017
52.4
—
52.3
Dec 2016
52.3
—
53.3
Nov 2016
53.3
—
51.0
Oct 2016
51.0
—
50.7
Sep 2016
50.7
—
52.3
Aug 2016
52.3
—
52.0
Jul 2016
52.0
—
51.9
Jun 2016
51.9
—
49.8
May 2016
49.8
—
52.1