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US Business NZ PMI climbed to 51.4 in January 2025, released February 2025, up 5.5 from December's 45.9 reading. The print exceeded the 46 consensus by 5.4.
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Business NZ PMI (United States) was reported at 51.40 in January 2025. This beat the market consensus of 46.00 by 5.40. The reading rose from the previous value of 45.90. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Same-country events in the next 14 days include Import Prices MoM (Oct 16) and Export Prices MoM (Oct 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2025.
The Business NZ PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the economic health of the manufacturing sector in New Zealand. It provides valuable insights into the current business conditions, including production levels, new orders, employment, and supplier deliveries. This index is based on a survey of purchasing managers from various industries, making it a reliable and timely measure of the country's overall economic performance. The Business NZ PMI is a crucial tool for investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions and assess the state of the New Zealand economy.
Sentiment surveys are forward-looking inputs that often lead hard data on output and hiring. Sharp swings can drive cross-asset repricing. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.
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| Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index YoY | 6.3 | 5.6 | 5.3 | 5.80 | Low | |
| 12:30 | Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index | 20.9 | 37.8 | 28.4 | 24.65 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | NY Empire State Manufacturing Index | 25.5 | 7.6 | 10.3 | 17.90 | High | |
| 12:30 | Core PPI YoY | 5 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.70 | Low | |
| 12:30 | Continuing Jobless Claims | 1710 | 1714 | 1710 | 1706.75 | High | |
| 12:30 | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade YoY | 5 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.85 | Low | |
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index MoM | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.90 | High | |
| 12:30 | PPI Ex Food, Energy and Trade MoM | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | Low | |
| 12:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | 199 | 198 | 200 | 193.50 | High | |
| 12:30 | Producer Price Index | 159.78 | 157.411 | 159.1 | 159.44 | Low | |
| 12:30 | Jobless Claims 4-Week Average | 198.5 | 198.25 | 199 | 197.50 | High | |
| 12:30 | Core PPI MoM | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.50 | Medium | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales MoM | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | High | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales Ex Autos MoM | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.70 | High | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales Ex Gas/Autos MoM | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | High | |
| 12:30 | Retail Sales YoY | 6.3 | 5.6 | 5.2 | 5.75 | High | |
| 14:00 | Business Inventories MoM | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.40 | Medium | |
| 14:00 | Retail Inventories Ex Autos MoM | 0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.05 | Low | |
| 14:30 | EIA Natural Gas Stocks Change | 67 | 85 | 76 | 73.00 | Low | |
| 15:00 | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Medium | |
| 15:30 | Atlanta Fed GDPNow | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.60 | Medium | |
| 16:00 | EIA Gasoline Stocks Change | 3.518 | 0.382 | -0.5 | 1.51 | Medium | |
| 16:00 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | -8.557 | -3.186 | -0.3 | -4.43 | Medium | |
| 16:00 | EIA Distillate Stocks Change | -2.527 | -0.042 | -1.6 | -2.06 | Low | |
| Friday, October 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 12:30 | Import Prices MoM | 0.7 | 0.8 | 1.30 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Export Prices MoM | 0.6 | 1 | 0.90 | Medium | ||
| 12:30 | Import Prices YoY | 7 | 7.9 | 8.35 | Low | ||
| 12:30 | Export Prices YoY | 8.6 | 9.4 | 9.45 | Low | ||
| 13:15 | Industrial Production YoY | 1.4 | 1 | 0.80 | Low | ||
| 13:15 | Capacity Utilization | 76.3 | 76.5 | 76.45 | Low | ||
| 13:15 | Manufacturing Production MoM | -0.3 | 0.3 | 0.25 | Low | ||
| 13:15 | Industrial Production MoM | 0 | 0.4 | 0.35 | Medium | ||
| 13:15 | Manufacturing Production YoY | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.85 | Low | ||
| 18:00 | Budget Balance | -167 | -29 | -29.00 | Medium | ||
| 20:00 | Net Long-Term TIC Flows | -27.9 | 75.2 | 75.20 | Medium | ||
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 14:00 | NAHB Housing Market Index | 32 | 31 | 31.00 | Medium | ||
| 15:30 | 3-Month Bill Auction | 4.085 | 4.009 | 4.01 | Low | ||