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Italy S&P Global Construction PMI climbed to 46.5 in September 2026, released October 2026, up 4.8 from August's 41.7 reading. The print exceeded the 42 consensus by 4.5.
across last 6 releases
Oct 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| DAX | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
S&P Global Construction PMI (Italy) was reported at 46.50 in September 2026. This beat the market consensus of 42.00 by 4.50. The reading rose from the previous value of 41.70.
The trailing three releases averaged 45.77, down from the prior three at 50.00.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/USD (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with DAX, positively correlated (Bullish EU). Over the last 6 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 5.46.
The next release is scheduled for November 5, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Balance of Trade (Oct 16) and Unemployment Rate (Oct 29).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
The S&P Global Construction PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the global construction industry. It provides valuable insights into the current and future trends of the sector, including changes in output, new orders, employment, and business confidence. This indicator is used by investors, analysts, and policymakers to assess the health of the construction industry and make informed decisions. With its comprehensive coverage and timely updates, the S&P Global Construction PMI is an essential tool for understanding the state of the global economy.
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 (Sep 2026): actual 46.5, consensus 42. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 41.7. Before that (Jul 2026): 49.1.
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.
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| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.3 | 3.1 | 3.10 | Low | ||
| 09:00 | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.10 | Low | ||
| 09:00 | Harmonised Inflation Rate YoY | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.40 | Low | ||
| 09:00 | Harmonised Inflation Rate MoM | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.50 | Low | ||
| 10:00 | Balance of Trade | 8.24 | 7.5 | 7.50 | Medium | ||