Switzerland CHF

Switzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI

Impact:
Medium

Latest Release:

Surprise:
CHF-1.6
| CHF
Actual:
48.9
Forecast: 50.5
Previous/Revision:
49.6
Period: Apr 2025

Next Release:

Forecast: 48.6
Period: May 2025
What Does It Measure?
The Switzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI measures the economic health of the manufacturing sector in Switzerland by assessing factors such as production levels, new orders, supplier delivery times, and employment within the sector. It is a national indicator, and a reading above 50 suggests expansion in the manufacturing sector, while a reading below 50 signals contraction.
Frequency
The Manufacturing PMI is released monthly, typically as a preliminary estimate in the first week of the month.
Why Do Traders Care?
Traders closely watch the Manufacturing PMI as it provides timely insights into the economic direction of the manufacturing sector, impacting financial markets through shifts in the Swiss franc (CHF) and Swiss stocks. Stronger-than-expected PMI readings are often bullish for the CHF and equities, indicating robust economic activity, while weaker readings may exert bearish pressure.
What Is It Derived From?
The PMI is calculated based on surveys conducted with purchasing managers in the manufacturing sector, who are asked about changes in business conditions across several components like production, orders, and employment. The data is then aggregated using a weighted scoring system to produce the final index value, adhering to standard practices for diffusion indices.
Description
The procure.ch Manufacturing PMI provides a snapshot of the Swiss manufacturing landscape, serving as an early indicator of economic conditions. Preliminary releases are based on limited data from the beginning of the month, providing a quick assessment, while final figures may adjust initial readings based on more comprehensive data. Despite its preliminary nature, markets typically respond more strongly to these early numbers due to their timeliness in reflecting current trends, though final figures can lead to adjustments in economic forecasting and market sentiment.
Additional Notes
The Switzerland procure.ch Manufacturing PMI serves as a leading economic indicator, helping to forecast future economic activity by reflecting business sentiment in the manufacturing sector. It is often compared with manufacturing PMIs from other countries to gauge Switzerland's relative economic performance and to anticipate potential impacts on the Swiss economy from broader global trends.
Bullish or Bearish for Currency and Stocks
Higher than expected: Bullish for Currency, Bullish for Stocks. Lower than expected: Bearish for Currency, Bearish for Stocks.

Legend

High Potential Impact
This event has a strong potential to move markets significantly. If the ‘Actual’ value differs enough from the forecast or if the ‘Previous’ value is significantly revised, it signals new information that markets may rapidly adjust to.

Medium Potential Impact
This event may cause moderate market movement, especially if the ‘Actual’ deviates from the forecast or there’s a notable revision to the ‘Previous’ value.

Medium Potential Impact
This event is unlikely to affect market pricing unless there’s an unexpected surprise or a major revision to prior data.

Surprise - Currency May Strengthen
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' on a medium or high impact event and historically could strengthen the currency.

Surprise - Currency May Weaken
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' on a medium or high impact event and historically could weaken the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Strengthen
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely strengthen the currency.

Big Surprise - Currency More Likely To Weaken
'Actual' deviated from 'Forecast' more than 75% of historical deviations on a medium or high impact event and may likely weaken the currency.

Green Number Better than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Red Number Worse than forecast for the currency (or previous revise better)
Hawkish Supports higher interest rates to fight inflation, strengthening the currency but weighing on stocks.
Dovish Favors lower rates to boost growth, weakening the currency but lifting stocks.
Date Time Actual Forecast Previous Surprise
48.9
50.5
49.6
-1.6
49.6
48
47.5
1.6
47.5
49
48.4
-1.5
48.4
48.3
48.5
0.1
48.5
49.4
49.9
-0.9
49.9
49.8
49.9
0.1
49.9
48.2
49
1.7
49
43.5
43.5
5.5
43.5
43.8
43.9
-0.3
43.9
45.2
46.4
-1.3
46.4
45.4
41.4
1
41.4
45.5
45.2
-4.1
45.2
44.9
44
0.3
44
44.4
43.1
-0.4
43.1
44.5
43
-1.4
43
43
42.1
42.1
42
40.6
0.1
40.6
45
44.9
-4.4
44.9
40.5
39.9
4.4
39.9
40
38.5
-0.1
38.5
44
44.9
-5.5
44.9
42.3
43.2
2.6
43.2
44.5
45.3
-1.3
45.3
46.4
47
-1.1
47
48.9
48.9
-1.9
48.9
50.6
49.3
-1.7
49.3
54.8
54.1
-5.5
54.1
53.3
53.9
0.8
53.9
54
54.9
-0.1
54.9
56
57.1
-1.1
57.1
54.5
56.4
2.6
56.4
56.8
58
-0.4
58
57.4
59.1
0.6
59.1
57.9
60
1.2
60
61
62.5
-1
62.5
61.5
64
1
64
60.5
62.6
3.5
62.6
64
63.8
-1.4
62.7
61
62.5
1.7
62.5
64.4
65.4
-1.9
65.4
65.5
68.1
-0.1
68.1
65.5
67.7
2.6
67.7
67.3
71.1
0.4
71.1
65.1
66.7
6
66.7
69.7
69.9
-3
69.9
70
69.5
-0.1
69.5
66
66.3
3.5
66.3
64.5
61.3
1.8
61.3
60
59.4
1.3
59.4
57
58
2.4
58
54
55.2
4
55.2
51.3
52.3
3.9
52.3
51.6
53.1
0.7
53.1
54.4
51.8
-1.3
51.8
52
49.2
-0.2
49.2
51
41.9
-1.8
41.9
48.3
42.1
-6.4
42.1
42
40.7
0.1
40.7
34.6
43.7
6.1
43.7
40
49.5
3.7
49.5
48.1
47.8
1.4
47.8
50.3
48.8
-2.5
50.2
49.1
48.8
1.1