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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
HungaryHungary Manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.3 in February 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2026
Hungary Manufacturing PMI climbed to 51.3 in February 2026, released March 2026, up 1.3 from January's 50 reading.
Latest Release
51.300000
Actual
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Consensus
50.000000
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).
THE RELEASE
Manufacturing PMI (Hungary) was reported at 51.30 in March 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 50.00. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through March 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 51.23, ranging from 48.90 to 53.70 across 8 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 51.43, down from the prior three at 51.97.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with XAU/USD (Bullish XAU).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2026.
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About Manufacturing PMI — Hungary
DEFINITION
Manufacturing PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a key economic indicator that measures the health of the manufacturing sector in a country. It is based on a monthly survey of purchasing managers from various industries, providing valuable insights into production levels, new orders, employment, and supplier deliveries. A PMI reading above 50 indicates expansion in the manufacturing sector, while a reading below 50 suggests contraction. This widely followed indicator is used by investors, businesses, and policymakers to assess the overall economic performance and make informed decisions.
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. 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 (Feb 2026): actual 51.3. Prior reading (Jan 2026): 49.3. Before that (Dec 2025): 53.7.
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 XAU/USD (Bullish XAU, r=0.79) — a useful reference for commodities-focused traders.