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Austria S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed to 54.9 Points in September 2026, up 0.5 Points from August's 54.4 Points reading. The reading matched the 53.7 Points consensus.
across last 5 releases
Sep 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Austria) was reported at 54.90 Points in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 53.70 Points by 1.20 Points. The reading rose from the previous value of 54.40 Points.
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
The next release is scheduled for October 28, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the manufacturing sector in major economies around the world. It provides valuable insights into the health and growth of the global manufacturing industry, serving as a key barometer for investors, businesses, and policymakers. The index is based on a monthly survey of purchasing managers, and its timely and accurate data is highly regarded for its ability to forecast economic trends and inform decision-making.
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Sep 2026): actual 54.9 Points, consensus 53.7 Points. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 54.4 Points. Before that (Jul 2026): 51.5 Points.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.
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| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Low | ||
| 07:00 | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.30 | Low | ||
| 07:00 | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 2.9 | 3.2 | 3.25 | Low | ||
| 07:00 | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.45 | Low | ||