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France Markit Services PMI climbed to 57.4 in March 2022, up 1.9 from February's 55.5 reading. The reading matched the 55 consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 9.6. Over the past 3 months, Markit Services PMI averaged 55.32, vs 56.83 in the prior 3-month window. The reading is in the 88th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
across last 12 releases
Mar 2022
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAC 40 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish FR | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.45 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
Markit Services PMI (France) was reported at 57.40 in March 2022. This beat the market consensus of 55.00 by 2.40. The reading rose from the previous value of 55.50.
The trailing three releases averaged 56.93, up from the prior three at 54.40.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with CAC 40 (Bullish FR). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.16.
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (May 27) and Unemployment Benefit Claims (May 27).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2022.
Markit Services PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the services sector in an economy. It provides valuable insights into the health and growth of the services industry by tracking changes in business activity, new orders, employment, and prices. This data is collected through surveys of purchasing managers in various service-based companies, making it a reliable and timely indicator of economic trends. Markit Services PMI is used by investors, businesses, and policymakers to make informed decisions and assess the overall economic outlook.
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.
Latest reading (Mar 2022): actual 57.4, consensus 55. Prior reading (Feb 2022): 55.5. Before that (Feb 2022): 57.9.
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 CAC 40 (Bullish FR, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:45 | Consumer Confidence | 84 | 85 | 85.50 | Medium | ||
| 10:00 | Jobseekers Total | 3109.1 | 3132.1 | 3132.10 | Low | ||
| 10:00 | Unemployment Benefit Claims | 35.6 | 23 | 23.00 | Medium | ||
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:45 | Producer Price Index MoM | 2 | 1.1 | 1.10 | Low | ||
| 06:45 | Producer Price Index YoY | 0.2 | 5.6 | 5.60 | Low | ||