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IrelandIreland Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing fell to 48.6 in March 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased April 2013
Ireland Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing fell to 48.6 in March 2013, released April 2013, down 2.9 from February's 51.5 reading.
Latest Release
48.600000
Actual
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Consensus
51.500000
Previous
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | FOREX | Watch | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
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THE RELEASE
Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing (Ireland) was reported at 48.60 in April 2013. The reading fell from the previous value of 51.50.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
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 April 2013.
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About Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing — Ireland
DEFINITION
The Purchasing Manager Index Manufacturing is a key economic indicator that measures the health and performance of the manufacturing sector. It provides valuable insights into the current and future trends of production, new orders, inventory levels, and employment within the industry. This index is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses as it can indicate the overall strength of the economy and potential changes in consumer demand.
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 (Apr 2013): actual 48.6.