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South KoreaSouth Korea Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 45.48 in June 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
South Korea Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 45.48 in June 2026, released July 2026, down 2.23 from May's 47.71 reading.
Latest Release
45.480000
Actual
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Consensus
47.710000
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| USD/KRW | ▲ Direct | +0.34 | FOREX | 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 45.48 in July 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 47.71. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 47.13, ranging from 44.81 to 49.99 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 46.59, down from the prior three at 46.90.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish S&P 500). A secondary relationship exists with USD/KRW, positively correlated (Bullish USD).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include GDP Growth Rate YoY (Jul 22) and GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Jul 22).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — South Korea
DEFINITION
South Korea's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI for July registered 45.480000, down from June's 47.710000, signaling continued contraction in consumer sentiment. The decline from June to July marks a further weakening in confidence after a brief rebound earlier this year. Market participants will watch for central bank responses amid persistent sentiment softness. Updated 7/11/26
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 (Jul 2026): actual 45.48. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 47.71. Before that (May 2026): 46.57.
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 tailwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - KR Events
| Tuesday, July 21, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:00 | KR | Producer Price Index YoY | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.55 | Low | |
| 21:00 | KR | Producer Price Index MoM | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.65 | Low | |
| Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 23:00 | KR | GDP Growth Rate YoY | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.95 | Medium | |
| 23:00 | KR | GDP Growth Rate QoQ | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.55 | Medium | |