Economic calendar
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Wednesday 4 November 2026Today
CNY RatingDog Services PMI (China)RatingDog Services PMI Forecast 51.7Previous 51.6
- What it is
- This is a survey-based index of activity in China's private services sector, compiled by S&P Global (previously known as the Caixin PMI).
- Why it matters
- A reading above 50 indicates the services sector is expanding, and below 50 indicates contraction. Traders use it to gauge China's economy, which affects global sentiment. It is usually a medium-impact release.
- Usual market reaction
- Markets compare the actual figure with the forecast. A PMI higher than forecast usually supports the yuan (CNY) and China-sensitive assets such as the Australian dollar, while a lower reading tends to weigh on them. The effect on gold and Asian stock indices often follows overall risk sentiment.
GBP UK Final Services PMIFinal Services PMI Forecast 53.1Previous 53.1
- What it is
- A survey of purchasing managers at British service companies, published by S&P Global and CIPS. The final reading revises the flash (preliminary) estimate released earlier.
- Why it matters
- Services make up most of the UK economy, so traders use it to gauge economic health; a reading above 50 usually signals expansion. The final figure usually has a moderate impact because the flash estimate is already known.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result usually supports the pound (GBP), while a lower one tends to weigh on it. If the final number differs a lot from the flash estimate, the move can be larger.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.