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United StatesUS Reuters Michigan Current Conditions fell to 103.1 in February 2015
FMPMonthlyReleased February 2015
US Reuters Michigan Current Conditions fell to 103.1 in February 2015, down 6.2 from January's 109.3 reading. The reading missed the 110 consensus by 6.9.
Latest Release
103.1
Actual
110
Consensus
109.3
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.3
across last 5 releases
Last Call
Feb 2015
Predicted: 111.05
Actual: 103.1
Error: +7.95
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P 500 | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | INDEX | Bullish Stocks | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| USD/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish USD | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.35 | COMMODITIES | Bearish Gold | → 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
Reuters Michigan Current Conditions (United States) was reported at 103.10 in February 2015. This missed the market consensus of 110.00 by 6.90. The reading fell from the previous value of 109.30. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include NAHB Housing Market Index (Jun 15) and Building Permits MoM (Jun 16).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update February 2015.
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About Reuters Michigan Current Conditions — United States
DEFINITION
Index The Reuters Michigan Current Conditions Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the current economic conditions in the state of Michigan. It takes into account various factors such as employment rates, consumer spending, and business activity to provide an accurate assessment of the state's economic health. This index is used by investors, businesses, and policymakers to make informed decisions and gain insights into the overall economic climate of Michigan.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Feb 2015): actual 103.1, consensus 110. Prior reading (Jan 2015): 109.3. Before that (Jan 2015): 108.3.
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. This indicator correlates most strongly with S&P 500 (Bullish Stocks, r=0.50) — a useful reference for index-focused traders.