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Data from FMP. Forecasts by Sigmanomics Forecast Engine.
QatarQatar Qatar Financial Centre PMI climbed to 51 in February 2025
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2025
Qatar Qatar Financial Centre PMI climbed to 51 in February 2025, released March 2025, up 0.8 from January's 50.2 reading. The reading matched the 50.4 consensus. The reading is in the 40th percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
Latest Release
51
Actual
50.4
Consensus
50.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±1.26
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Mar 2025
Predicted: 49.3
Actual: 51
Error: -1.7
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
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 |
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | INDEX | Watch | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.30 | CRYPTO | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
Qatar Financial Centre PMI (Qatar) was reported at 51.00 in March 2025. This beat the market consensus of 50.40 by 0.60. The reading rose from the previous value of 50.20.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 51.33, down from the prior three at 52.03.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 1.26.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2025.
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About Qatar Financial Centre PMI — Qatar
DEFINITION
The Qatar Financial Centre PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a leading economic indicator that measures the performance of the financial sector in Qatar. It provides valuable insights into the country's economic health by tracking changes in business activity, new orders, employment, and prices. This indicator is widely used by investors, businesses, and policymakers to make informed decisions and assess the overall economic outlook of Qatar. With a focus on the financial sector, the Qatar Financial Centre PMI is a key tool for monitoring and analyzing the country's economic growth and stability.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
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.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Feb 2025): actual 51, consensus 50.4. Prior reading (Jan 2025): 50.2. Before that (Oct 2024): 52.8.
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.