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Zambia Stanbic Bank Zambia PMI fell to 49.3 in March 2025, released April 2025, down 1.6 from February's 50.9 reading. The reading matched the 51 consensus. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 0.5. The reading is in the 53rd percentile of the trailing 24-month range.
across last 12 releases
Apr 2025
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| 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.
Stanbic Bank Zambia PMI (Zambia) was reported at 49.30 in April 2025. This missed the market consensus of 51.00 by 1.70. The reading fell from the previous value of 50.90.
The trailing three releases averaged 50.37, up from the prior three at 47.27.
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 1.54.
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update April 2025.
The Stanbic Bank Zambia PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is a widely recognized economic indicator that measures the performance of the Zambian private sector. It provides valuable insights into the country's economic health by tracking changes in business activity, new orders, employment, and prices. This data is collected through surveys of purchasing managers in various industries, making it a reliable and timely indicator of economic trends. The Stanbic Bank Zambia PMI is an essential tool for businesses, investors, and policymakers to make informed decisions and stay ahead of market developments in Zambia.
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.
Latest reading (Mar 2025): actual 49.3, consensus 51. Prior reading (Feb 2025): 50.9. Before that (Jan 2025): 50.9.
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.
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