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South KoreaSouth Korea Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 44.27 in August 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2026
South Korea Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 44.27 in August 2026, released September 2026, down 0.25 from July's 44.52 reading.
Latest Release
44.270000
Actual
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Consensus
44.520000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/KRW | ▲ Direct | +0.46 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (South Korea) was reported at 44.27 in September 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 44.52. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through September 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 46.63, ranging from 44.27 to 49.99 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending downward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 44.76, down from the prior three at 48.09. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.76) is lower than the prior year (σ 3.62).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with USD/KRW (Bullish USD). A secondary relationship exists with S&P 500, positively correlated (Bullish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Sep 22) and Business Confidence (Sep 28).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2026.
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Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI - KR
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI registered 44.27 in September, down from August's 44.52, marking a continued contraction below the 50 threshold. The index has steadily declined since July's 45.48, indicating weakening consumer sentiment. Market participants will watch upcoming economic data for further clarity on domestic demand. Updated 9/11/26
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 (Sep 2026): actual 44.27. Prior reading (Aug 2026): 44.52. Before that (Jul 2026): 45.48.
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 headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with USD/KRW (Bullish USD, r=0.46) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - KR Events
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | KR | Import Prices YoY | 15.6 | 18.8 | 23 | 19.30 | Low |
| 21:00 | KR | Export Prices YoY | 42.4 | 48.9 | 52 | 47.20 | Low |