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AustraliaAustralia Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 46.95 in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
Australia Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 46.95 in May 2026, released June 2026, down 1.4 from April's 48.35 reading.
Latest Release
46.950000
Actual
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Consensus
48.350000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.46 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.28 | COMMODITIES | Bearish XAU | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (Australia) was reported at 46.95 in June 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 48.35. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 51.37, ranging from 46.95 to 53.89 across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 48.64, down from the prior three at 52.38.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500).
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 June 2026.
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — Australia
DEFINITION
Australia’s Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI for June registered 46.95, missing the prior month’s 48.35 and signaling continued contraction after May’s decline from April’s 46.04. The index remains below the 50 threshold, indicating persistent weakness in consumer sentiment. Market focus will stay on upcoming economic data for clearer direction amid subdued confidence. Updated 6/12/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Jun 2026): actual 46.95. Prior reading (May 2026): 48.35. Before that (Apr 2026): 46.04.
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 bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bearish S&P 500, r=-0.46) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.