Economic calendar
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Monday 2 November 2026
CNY China RatingDog Manufacturing PMIRatingDog Manufacturing PMI Forecast 52.0Previous 52.1
- What it is
- A survey of purchasing managers at private Chinese factories, compiled by S&P Global (formerly known as the Caixin PMI). A reading above 50 means the manufacturing sector is expanding, and below 50 means it is contracting.
- Why it matters
- It is one of the first monthly readings on the health of China's economy, so traders watch it closely. Its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the yuan and commodity-linked currencies such as the AUD, and often helps stock market sentiment. A lower-than-forecast result usually weighs on them.
CAD Manufacturing PMI (Canada)Manufacturing PMI Previous 51.5
- What it is
- A survey of purchasing managers at Canadian factories about new orders, output and hiring, published by S&P Global. A reading above 50 means the manufacturing sector is expanding.
- Why it matters
- It comes out early in the month and gives a quick read on the economy, so traders watch it, though its importance is usually moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast PMI often supports the Canadian dollar (CAD) as it points to a stronger economy, while a lower-than-forecast result tends to weigh on it, especially if the reading falls below 50.
USD Final Manufacturing PMI (US)Final Manufacturing PMI Forecast 56.0Previous 56.0
- What it is
- The final version of the US manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, published by S&P Global. It revises the earlier flash estimate released a little before.
- Why it matters
- Because the flash estimate is already out, the final reading usually has a limited impact unless it differs noticeably from the flash figure.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react only when the actual figure differs from the forecast, which normally sits close to the flash reading. A higher-than-forecast result often supports the US dollar (USD) and may weigh slightly on gold, while a lower-than-forecast one tends to pressure the dollar and can help gold a little.
USD ISM Manufacturing PMI Forecast 54.5Previous 54.5
- What it is
- A survey index of purchasing managers in the US manufacturing sector, produced by the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). A reading above 50 usually signals expansion in manufacturing, while below 50 signals contraction.
- Why it matters
- It is one of the earliest signals of US economic health each month, released soon after the month ends. It is usually regarded as a high-importance release.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the US dollar (USD), while a lower one usually weighs on it. Gold often moves opposite to the dollar, and US stock indices may also react to a stronger or weaker economic picture.
USD ISM Manufacturing Prices Forecast 77.2Previous 77.9
- What it is
- A component of the US ISM Manufacturing report, published by the Institute for Supply Management. It measures whether factories are paying more or less for materials and inputs. A reading above 50 means prices are rising.
- Why it matters
- It is an early signal of inflation pressure, which feeds into the Federal Reserve's interest rate thinking, so traders pay it fair attention.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast reading points to stronger inflation pressure, which often supports the US dollar and Treasury yields and may weigh on gold and stock indices. A lower-than-forecast result tends to have the opposite effect.
USD Construction Spending m/m (US)Construction Spending m/m Forecast 0.4%Previous 0.9%
- What it is
- A measure of the monthly change in the value of construction spending in the United States, published by the US Census Bureau.
- Why it matters
- It reflects the health of housing and infrastructure, which links to interest rates and economic growth. Its importance is usually low to moderate.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result often gives slight support to the US dollar as it points to a firmer economy, and may weigh a little on gold. A lower-than-forecast result tends to pressure the dollar. The reaction is generally modest.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.