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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.
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.