A monthly survey of purchasing managers' sentiment — leading indicator of economic activity.
Above 50 = expansion; below 50 = contraction. Manufacturing PMI and Services PMI tracked separately. ISM (US), HCOB (Eurozone), Caixin (China), S&P Global cover all major economies. Among the most reliable real-time growth indicators.
A monthly survey of purchasing managers' sentiment — leading indicator of economic activity. Above 50 = expansion; below 50 = contraction. Manufacturing PMI and Services PMI tracked separately. ISM (US), HCOB (Eurozone), Caixin (China), S&P Global cover all major economies. Among the most reliable real-time growth indicators.
In economics, PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) is one of the building blocks investors use to compare opportunities and assess risk. Understanding it helps you read research notes, earnings reports, and market commentary without getting lost in jargon.
Above 50 = expansion; below 50 = contraction. Manufacturing PMI and Services PMI tracked separately.
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