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AustraliaAustralia Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI climbed to 48.35 in April 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2026
Australia Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI climbed to 48.35 in April 2026, released May 2026, up 2.31 from March's 46.04 reading.
Latest Release
48.350000
Actual
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Consensus
46.040000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUD/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.51 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.46 | INDEX | Bearish S&P 500 | → View |
| AUD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish AUD | → 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 48.35 in May 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 46.04. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 51.86, ranging from 48.35 to 53.89 across 9 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 50.48, down from the prior three at 52.50.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, negatively correlated (Bearish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for June 12, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC AUD speculative net positions (Jun 12) and Interest Rate Decision (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — Australia
DEFINITION
Australia's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI rose to 48.35 in May from April's 46.04, marking a modest improvement but remaining below the 50 threshold that signals expansion. The index shows continued contraction in consumer sentiment, though the upward move suggests easing pessimism. Market participants will watch upcoming economic data for clearer direction amid persistent caution. Updated 5/15/26
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 (May 2026): actual 48.35. Prior reading (Apr 2026): 46.04. Before that (Mar 2026): 50.63.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with AUD/USD (Bullish AUD, r=0.51) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.