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
55.2
Forecast
52.5
Previous
52.5
Next release
Actual
Coming in 14 days
Forecast
54.1
Previous
55.2
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Nov 2014
51.8
—
50.8
Oct 2014
50.8
—
48.8
Sep 2014
48.8
—
49.8
Aug 2014
49.8
—
52.8
Jul 2014
52.8
—
53.9
Jun 2014
53.9
—
51.6
May 2014
51.6
—
51.1
Apr 2014
51.1
—
49.5
Mar 2014
49.5
—
52.9
Feb 2014
52.9
—
49.4
Jan 2014
49.4
—
47.9
Dec 2013
47.9
—
47.2
Nov 2013
47.2
—
50.5
Oct 2013
50.5
—
52.7
Sep 2013
52.7
—
48.8
Aug 2013
48.8
—
48.7
Jul 2013
48.7
—
45.8
Jun 2013
45.8
—
46.5
May 2013
46.5
—
47.0
Apr 2013
47.0
—
45.5