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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
AustraliaAustralia Services PMI fell to 52.4 in February 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
Australia Services PMI fell to 52.4 in February 2026, released March 2026, down 3.3 from January's 55.7 reading. The reading matched the 52 consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 1.6. Over the past 3 months, Services PMI averaged 52.45, vs 52.4 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 53rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
52.4
Actual
52
Consensus
55.7
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.34
across last 10 releases
Last Call
Mar 2026
Predicted: 52.03
Actual: 52.4
Error: -0.38
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.52 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.49 | COMMODITIES | Bullish XAU | → View |
| AUD/NZD | ▲ Direct | +0.46 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| S&P/ASX 200 | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | INDEX | Bullish S&P | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Services PMI (Australia) was reported at 52.40 in March 2026. This beat the market consensus of 52.00 by 0.40. The reading fell from the previous value of 55.70. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 52.91, ranging from 51.00 to 55.70 across 14 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 53.37, up from the prior three at 51.57.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, positively correlated (Bullish XAU). Over the last 10 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.34.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Jun 16) and RBA Rate Statement (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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About Services PMI — Australia
DEFINITION
Services PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a key economic indicator that measures the performance of the services sector in a country. It provides valuable insights into the health of the economy by tracking changes in business activity, new orders, employment, and prices. A high Services PMI indicates a growing services sector, while a low PMI suggests a contraction. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions and assess the overall economic outlook.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Feb 2026): actual 52.4 %, consensus 52 %. Prior reading (Feb 2026): 52 %. Before that (Jan 2026): 55.7 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.52) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.