Economic calendar
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Monday 2 November 2026
JPY Japan Manufacturing PMI (Final)Final Manufacturing PMI Forecast 53.3Previous 53.3
- What it is
- An index based on surveys of purchasing managers at Japanese factories about orders, output and hiring, compiled by S&P Global. The final reading is a revision of the earlier flash estimate.
- Why it matters
- A reading above 50 usually signals that manufacturing is expanding, and below 50 that it is shrinking. It is an early signal of economic health, but the final figure often matters less when it is close to the flash estimate.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets usually compare the actual figure with the forecast, which is often close to the flash number. A higher-than-forecast result tends to give the yen slight support as it points to a stronger economy, while a lower one often weighs on it. The reaction is usually smaller than for Bank of Japan announcements.
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.
CHF Swiss Retail Sales y/yRetail Sales y/y Forecast 3.0%Previous 3.2%
- What it is
- The change in retail sales in Switzerland compared with the same period a year earlier, published by the Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).
- Why it matters
- It shows how strong domestic consumer spending is, which ties into growth and inflation. The impact on markets is usually fairly small.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices tend to react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually gives slight support to the Swiss franc (CHF), as it points to a healthy domestic economy, while a lower result tends to weigh on it. The franc is often driven more by global risk sentiment and Swiss National Bank signals.
CHF Swiss Manufacturing PMIManufacturing PMI Forecast 55.3Previous 55.3
- What it is
- A monthly survey of purchasing managers in Switzerland's manufacturing sector, published by procure.ch. A reading above 50 suggests expansion, while below 50 suggests contraction.
- Why it matters
- It helps gauge the health of Swiss industry, which relies heavily on exports. It is generally of moderate importance.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the Swiss franc (CHF), while a lower one tends to weigh on it. However, the franc is often seen as a safe haven, so it may respond more to global risk mood than to this release alone.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.