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Ireland Investec Manufacturing PMI climbed to 54 in February 2019, released March 2019, up 1.4 from January's 52.6 reading.
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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Investec Manufacturing PMI (Ireland) was reported at 54.00 in March 2019. The reading rose from the previous value of 52.60.
The trailing three releases averaged 53.70, down from the prior three at 55.53.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2019.
The Investec Manufacturing PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the manufacturing sector in a specific country. It provides valuable insights into the overall health and growth of the manufacturing industry, based on factors such as production levels, new orders, and employment. This indicator is highly regarded by investors, policymakers, and economists as it helps to gauge the strength of the economy and make informed decisions.
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.
Latest reading (Feb 2019): actual 54. Prior reading (Jan 2019): 52.6. Before that (Dec 2018): 54.5.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection.
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| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 | Average Weekly Earnings YoY | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.40 | Low | ||
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | Retail Sales YoY | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.40 | Low | ||
| 10:00 | Retail Sales MoM | 0.2 | -0.4 | -0.40 | Low | ||