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South AfricaSouth Africa Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 45.85 in September 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased October 2026
South Africa Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 45.85 in September 2026, released October 2026, down 4.49 from August's 50.34 reading.
Latest Release
45.850000
Actual
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Consensus
50.340000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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THE RELEASE
Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI (South Africa) was reported at 45.85 in October 2026. The reading fell from the previous value of 50.34. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through October 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 48.12, ranging from 45.85 to 50.34 across 11 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 48.78, up from the prior three at 47.73. Volatility over the past year (σ 1.42) is lower than the prior year (σ 2.05).
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is negatively correlated with BTC/USD (Bearish BTC).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
The next release is scheduled for November 12, 2026. Same-country events in the next 14 days include Unemployment Rate (Nov 10).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update October 2026.
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Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI - ZA
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About Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI — South Africa
DEFINITION
South Africa's Thomson Reuters IPSOS PCSI fell to 45.850000 in October from September's 50.340000, marking a contraction after a prior expansion. The index dropped below the 50 threshold, signaling weakening consumer sentiment month-over-month. Market participants will watch for further data to assess the impact on economic outlook and policy decisions. Updated 10/15/26
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 (Oct 2026): actual 45.85. Prior reading (Sep 2026): 50.34. Before that (Aug 2026): 50.14.
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 headwind in the current projection.
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Economic Calendar - ZA Events
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | ZA | Private Sector Credit YoY | 6.23 | 7.47 | 7.5 | 6.87 | Low |
| 09:30 | ZA | Producer Price Index YoY | 6.2 | 5 | 5.7 | 5.95 | Low |
| 09:30 | ZA | Producer Price Index MoM | 1 | -0.4 | 0.5 | 0.75 | Low |