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South KoreaSouth Korea Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI climbed to 47.71 in May 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased June 2026
South Korea Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI climbed to 47.71 in May 2026, released June 2026, up 1.14 from April's 46.57 reading.
Latest Release
47.710000
Actual
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Consensus
46.570000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
THE RELEASE
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (South Korea) was reported at 47.71 in June 2026. The reading rose from the previous value of 46.57. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through June 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 47.29, ranging from 44.81 to 49.99 across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 48.09, up from the prior three at 45.99.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Consumer Confidence (Jun 22) and Business Confidence (Jun 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update June 2026.
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI rose to 47.71 in June from May's 46.57, marking a continued recovery but remaining below the 50 expansion threshold. The index improved by 1.14 points month-over-month, signaling a modest upward trend in sentiment. Market participants will watch upcoming economic data for further clarity on growth momentum. Updated 6/12/26
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 (Jun 2026): actual 47.71. Prior reading (May 2026): 46.57. Before that (Apr 2026): 44.86.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook diverging from that direction. The 1-month and 3-month horizons disagree, suggesting a mixed signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500, r=0.59) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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