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ThailandThailand Markit Manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.5 in February 2022
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2022
Thailand Markit Manufacturing PMI climbed to 52.5 in February 2022, released March 2022, up 0.8 from January's 51.7 reading.
Latest Release
52.500000
Actual
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Consensus
51.700000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
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
Markit Manufacturing PMI (Thailand) was reported at 52.50 in March 2022. The reading rose from the previous value of 51.70.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 51.23, up from the prior three at 50.13.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with BTC/USD (Watch). A secondary relationship exists with USD/JPY, negatively correlated (Watch).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Interest Rate Decision (Jun 24).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2022.
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About Markit Manufacturing PMI — Thailand
DEFINITION
Markit Manufacturing PMI is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the performance of the manufacturing sector in a particular country. It provides valuable insights into the health and growth of the economy by tracking changes in key factors such as production, new orders, employment, and supplier deliveries. This data is collected through surveys of purchasing managers in the manufacturing industry, making it a reliable and timely indicator of economic activity. Investors, policymakers, and businesses use Markit Manufacturing PMI to make informed decisions and stay ahead of market trends.
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 2022): actual 52.5. Prior reading (Jan 2022): 51.7. Before that (Dec 2021): 49.5.
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 bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection.