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Aug, 31 02:30
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 Non-Manufacturing PMI
Non-Manufacturing PMI
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Date: Aug, 31 02:30
Importance: Medium
Previous: 50.1
Forecast: 50.2
Actual: -
Period: Aug

It is a major indicator of the strength of the non-manufacturing sector of China.

 50.1 50.2 -
Aug, 31 02:30
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 PMI Manufacturing
PMI Manufacturing
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Date: Aug, 31 02:30
Importance: High
Previous: 49.3
Forecast: 49.5
Actual: -
Period: Aug

A monthly gauge of manufacturing activity and future outlook. The CIPS PMI is comparable to the US ISM survey, similarly based on the opinions of executives in manufacturing companies. Purchasing managers are tasked with gauging future demand, and adjusting orders for materials accordingly. The PMI summarizes the opinions of these executives to give a picture of the future of the manufacturing sector. A higher PMI indicates that materials purchases are increasing and that the economic outlook is positive. Alternately, a lower PMI means orders for materials are down and the future outlook is less favorable. By nature, the figure is very sensitive to the business cycle and tends to match growth or decline in the economy as a whole.

The PMI is presented as an index with a value between 1-100.

 49.3 49.5 -
Aug, 29 18:00
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 Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count
Baker Hughes U.S. Rig Count
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Date: Aug, 29 18:00
Importance: Low
Previous: 538
Forecast: -
Actual: 536
Period: Aug
The Baker Hughes rig count is an important business barometer for the oil drilling industry. When drilling rigs are active they consume products and services produced by the oil service industry. The active rig count acts as a leading indicator of demand for oil products.
 538 - 536
Aug, 29 15:00
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 UoM Inflation Expectations
UoM Inflation Expectations
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Date: Aug, 29 15:00
Importance: Low
Previous: 4.9%; 3.9%
Forecast: 4.9%; 3.9%
Actual: 4.8%; 3.5%
Period: Aug
The Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index released by the University of Michigan is a survey of personal consumer confidence in economic activity. It shows a picture of whether or not consumers are willing to spend money. Generally speaking, a high reading anticipates positive (or bullish) for the USD, while a low reading is seen as negative (or bearish).
 4.9%; 3.9% 4.9%; 3.9% 4.8%; 3.5%
Aug, 29 14:45
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 Chicago Purchasing Managers Index
Chicago Purchasing Managers Index
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Date: Aug, 29 14:45
Importance: Low
Previous: 47.1
Forecast: 46.1
Actual: 41.5
Period: Aug

Monthly measure of the business conditions based on surveys of purchasing managers across Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. Released on the last business day of the reporting month, the report's significance has recently declined, with its only significance being that it precedes the more anticipated ISM report. Subsequently, it is used to predict the ISM report as the Chicago survey retains a high correlation with the broader economic release.

Referring to a benchmark of 50, the report is considered to reflect expansion when printing a reading of 50 or higher. Conversely, a reading of 49 and lower would be indicative of contraction.

 47.1 46.1 41.5