Loading page content
Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
HungaryHungary Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 48.6 in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased August 2026
Hungary Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 48.6 in July 2026, released August 2026, down 3.48 from June's 52.08 reading.
Latest Release
48.600000
Actual
—
Consensus
52.080000
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
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (Hungary) was reported at 48.60 in August 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 52.08. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through August 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 42.14, ranging from 34.73 to 52.08 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 50.38, up from the prior three at 43.39. Volatility over the past year (σ 6.13) is higher than the prior year (σ 1.04).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for September 10, 2026.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update August 2026.
SHARE
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI - HU
Loading chart data...
About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — Hungary
DEFINITION
Hungary's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 48.600000 in August from July's 52.080000, marking a contraction after two months of expansion. The index dropped below the 50 threshold, signaling weakening consumer sentiment. Market participants will watch upcoming data for confirmation of this downward trend. Updated 8/13/26
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
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.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2026): actual 48.6. Prior reading (Jul 2026): 52.08. Before that (Jun 2026): 50.47.
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 tailwind in the current projection.
Σ
EXPECTED ZONE
SIGMANOMICS MARKET FORECAST ENGINE
Multi-horizon symbol forecasts, Rolling-Surprise economic predictions, and programmatic API access.
Expected Zones · Trade Bias · Confidence Intervals · API Access · 1,456+ instruments
FOREXCRYPTOSTOCKSCOMMODITIESINDICESAPI
BLSBEAFMPWORLD BANKFRED
1,456+ instruments247 indicators530+ correlationsREST + GQL API
4,151 economic indicators127 countries covered6 data sources
FREDBLSEIAECBBOJFMP
Economic Calendar - HU Events
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30 | HU | Industrial Production YoY | 10.1 | 2.3 | 2.30 | Low | |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:30 | HU | Inflation Rate YoY | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.05 | Low | |
| 06:30 | HU | Inflation Rate MoM | -0.1 | 0.1 | -0.10 | Low | |
| 06:30 | HU | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 1.9 | 2 | 1.85 | Low | |
| 09:00 | HU | Budget Balance | 524.3 | 320 | 312.25 | Low | |