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Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.7 Points in June 2026, released July 2026, up 0.2 Points from May's 51.5 Points reading. The reading matched the 51.1 Points consensus.
across last 12 releases
Jul 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Australia) was reported at 51.70 Points in June 2026. This beat the market consensus of 51.10 Points by 0.60 Points. The reading rose from the previous value of 51.50 Points. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 51.25 Points, ranging from 49.70 Points to 53.00 Points across 17 releases. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
The trailing three releases averaged 51.37 Points, up from the prior three at 50.23 Points. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.93 Points) is higher than the prior year (σ 0.49 Points). In July readings over the past 3 years, S&P Global Manufacturing PMI has averaged 51.53 Points.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P/ASX 200 (Bearish S&P). A secondary relationship exists with XAU/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish XAU). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.35 Points.
The next release is scheduled for August 20, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Jul 31) and Ai Group Industry Index (Aug 4).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 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. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
Latest reading (Jul 2026): actual 51.7 Points, consensus 51.1 Points. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 51.2 Points. Before that (Jun 2026): 51.2 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. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P/ASX 200 (Bearish S&P, r=-0.63) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:30 | Building Permits MoM | 7.2 | -1.6 | -1 | 0.90 | Medium | |
| 01:30 | Import Price Index QoQ | 5.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.85 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Building Permits YoY | 8.9 | 5.5 | -0.1 | 1.10 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Import Prices QoQ | 5.7 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.85 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Private House Approvals MoM | 0.4 | 2.8 | -1 | -0.38 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Export Prices QoQ | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.80 | Low | |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 01:30 | Housing Credit MoM | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.55 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Producer Price Index YoY | 3.6 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.50 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Producer Price Index QoQ | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.42 | Medium | |
| 01:30 | Private Sector Credit MoM | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.70 | Low | |
| 01:30 | Private Sector Credit YoY | 8.5 | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.35 | Low | |