procure.ch PMI (Purchasing Manager Index) reflects business environment conditions in Switzerland. The index is calculated monthly based on the survey of over 300 company managers, during which they evaluate sales, amount of orders, employment and forecasts. PMI is one of the indicators measuring the confidence of large businesses in the country's economic development. The indicator growth can have a positive effect on the Swiss franc quotes.
procure.ch Switzerland Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
Last release
Actual
57.3
Forecast
52.0
Previous
54.5
Next release
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Forecast
53.3
Previous
57.3
Date (GMT)
Reference
Actual
Forecast
Previous
Sep 2009
54.3
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49.5
Aug 2009
50.2
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44.3
Jul 2009
44.3
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41.8
Jun 2009
41.8
—
39.8
May 2009
39.8
—
34.7
Apr 2009
34.7
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32.6
Mar 2009
32.6
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32.6
Feb 2009
32.6
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35.0
Jan 2009
35.0
—
36.9
Dec 2008
36.9
—
35.2
Nov 2008
35.2
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47.0
Oct 2008
47.0
—
47.8
Sep 2008
47.8
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52.5
Aug 2008
52.5
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54.1
Jul 2008
54.1
—
54.9
Jun 2008
54.9
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55.7
May 2008
55.7
—
56.7
Apr 2008
56.7
—
55.3
Mar 2008
55.3
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60.5
Feb 2008
60.5
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