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SwitzerlandSwitzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI climbed to 57.1 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
Switzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI climbed to 57.1 in August 2026, released September 2026, up 3.9 from July's 53.2 reading. The print exceeded the 53.5 consensus by 3.6. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 50.19. The reading is in the 93rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
57.1
Actual
53.5
Consensus
53.2
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHF/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.56 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.52 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.44 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.41 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
procure.ch Manufacturing PMI (Switzerland) was reported at 57.10 in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 53.50 by 3.60. The reading rose from the previous value of 53.20. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 50.71, ranging from 45.80 to 57.30 across 10 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 55.87, up from the prior three at 49.83. Volatility over the past year (σ 4.03) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.19). In September readings over the past 3 years, procure.ch Manufacturing PMI has averaged 51.70.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with CHF/JPY (Bullish CHF). A secondary relationship exists with BTC/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish BTC). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 2.24.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for October 1, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Sep 17) and SECO Economic Forecasts (Sep 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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About procure.ch Manufacturing PMI — Switzerland
DEFINITION
The procure.ch Manufacturing PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the manufacturing sector in Switzerland. It is based on a monthly survey of purchasing managers from various industries, providing valuable insights into the current economic conditions and future outlook for the manufacturing industry. This indicator is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses as it can indicate changes in production, employment, and overall economic growth. With its timely and reliable data, the procure.ch Manufacturing PMI is a crucial tool for decision-making and forecasting in the Swiss economy.
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 (Aug 2026): actual 57.1, consensus 53.5. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 53.2. Before that (May 2026): 57.3.
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 CHF/JPY (Bullish CHF, r=0.56) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index YoY | -0.7 | -2.1 | -1.3 | -1.00 | Low |
| 06:30 | CH | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.7 | -0.1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | CH | Balance of Trade | 8.1 | 7.5 | 7.50 | Medium | |