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SwitzerlandSwitzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI fell to 55.3 in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
Switzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI fell to 55.3 in September 2026, released October 2026, down 1.8 from August's 57.1 reading. The reading matched the 56 consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 50.88. Over the past 3 months, procure.ch Manufacturing PMI averaged 55.15, vs 55.9 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 89th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
55.3
Actual
56
Consensus
57.1
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 | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.48 | CRYPTO | Moves against | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▼ Inverse | −0.47 | INDEX | Moves against | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.42 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.27 | FOREX | Moves with | → 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 55.30 in October 2026. This missed the market consensus of 56.00 by 0.70. The reading fell from the previous value of 57.10. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 51.61, 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 55.20, up from the prior three at 52.67. Volatility over the past year (σ 3.95) is higher than the prior year (σ 2.15). In October readings over the past 3 years, procure.ch Manufacturing PMI has averaged 50.50.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, negatively correlated (Bearish S&P 500). 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 November 2, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Inflation Rate YoY (Nov 3) and Unemployment Rate (Nov 5).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 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 (Sep 2026): actual 55.3, consensus 56. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 57.1. Before that (Jul 2026): 53.2.
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 BTC/USD (Bearish BTC, r=-0.48) — a useful reference for crypto-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - CH Events
| Friday, October 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | CH | KOF Leading Indicators | 107.6 | 109.1 | 108.3 | 107.95 | Medium |