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Switzerland SVME - Purchasing Managers Index fell to 48.3 in March 2013, released April 2013, down 2.5 from February's 50.8 reading. The reading matched the 50.2 consensus.
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| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/CHF | ▼ Inverse | −0.50 | FOREX | Bullish CHF | → View |
| EUR/CHF | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| CHF/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish CHF | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
| GBP/CHF | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | FOREX | Bullish CHF | → View |
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SVME - Purchasing Managers Index (Switzerland) was reported at 48.30 in March 2013. This missed the market consensus of 50.20 by 1.90. The reading fell from the previous value of 50.80.
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with USD/CHF (Bullish CHF). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/CHF, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Current Account (Jun 23) and KOF Leading Indicators (Jun 30).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2013.
SVME - Purchasing Managers Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the economic health of the manufacturing sector. It provides valuable insights into the purchasing activities of managers, reflecting the overall demand for goods and services. This index is used by investors, businesses, and policymakers to make informed decisions and assess the current state of the economy. With its timely and accurate data, SVME - Purchasing Managers Index is a crucial tool for monitoring and predicting economic trends.
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.
Latest reading (Apr 2013): actual 48.3, consensus 50.2.
This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/CHF (Bullish CHF, r=-0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Thursday, June 18, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | Balance of Trade | 5.6 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 4.55 | Medium | |
| 07:30 | SNB Interest Rate Decision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | Medium | |
| 07:30 | Interest Rate Decision | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | High | |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 07:00 | Current Account | 7 | 11.9 | 9.15 | Medium | ||
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 08:00 | Economic Sentiment Index | -11.1 | 1.5 | 1.50 | Low | ||