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
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Forecast
50.9
Previous
49.4
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Apr 2016
52.1
—
51.2
Mar 2016
51.2
—
53.8
Feb 2016
53.8
—
53.6
Jan 2016
53.6
—
55.3
Dec 2015
55.3
—
53.4
Nov 2015
53.4
—
53.4
Oct 2015
53.4
—
53.3
Sep 2015
53.3
—
54.6
Aug 2015
54.6
—
52.0
Jul 2015
52.0
—
53.4
Jun 2015
53.4
—
52.5
May 2015
52.5
—
53.1
Apr 2015
53.1
—
51.6
Mar 2015
51.6
—
50.0
Feb 2015
50.0
—
51.2
Jan 2015
51.2
—
49.4
Dec 2014
49.4
—
51.8
Nov 2014
51.8
—
50.8
Oct 2014
50.8
—
48.8
Sep 2014
48.8
—
49.8