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 2012
45.6
—
44.6
Nov 2012
44.6
—
46.0
Oct 2012
46.0
—
44.5
Sep 2012
44.5
—
44.0
Aug 2012
44.0
—
43.0
Jul 2012
43.0
—
43.1
Jun 2012
43.1
—
42.8
May 2012
42.8
—
42.3
Apr 2012
42.3
—
44.3
Mar 2012
44.3
—
44.1
Feb 2012
44.1
—
44.8
Jan 2012
44.8
—
44.5
Dec 2011
44.5
—
45.8
Nov 2011
45.8
—
43.9
Oct 2011
43.9
—
45.8
Sep 2011
45.8
—
48.4
Aug 2011
48.4
—
48.6
Jul 2011
48.6
—
47.4
Jun 2011
47.4
—
50.1
May 2011
50.1
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