Economic calendar
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Monday 2 November 2026
CNY China RatingDog Manufacturing PMIRatingDog Manufacturing PMI Forecast 52.0Previous 52.1
Forecast52.0Previous52.1
- 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%
Forecast3.0%Previous3.2%
- 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
Forecast55.3Previous55.3
- 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.
GBP UK Final Manufacturing PMIFinal Manufacturing PMI Forecast 52.8Previous 52.8
Forecast52.8Previous52.8
- What it is
- A survey-based index of factory-sector conditions in the United Kingdom, compiled by S&P Global from purchasing managers at manufacturers. The final reading revises the earlier flash estimate.
- Why it matters
- It shows whether UK manufacturing is expanding or contracting, with 50 as the dividing line. The Bank of England may take the broader economic picture into account when thinking about interest rates, so it is usually of medium importance for the pound.
- Usual market reaction
- Prices usually react to the actual figure compared with the forecast. A higher-than-forecast result tends to support the pound, while a lower one tends to weigh on it. Final readings are often close to the flash estimate, so reactions are often modest unless the revision is large.
CAD Manufacturing PMI (Canada)Manufacturing PMI Previous 51.5
Previous51.5
- 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
Forecast56.0Previous56.0
- 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
Forecast54.5Previous54.5
- 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 Construction Spending m/m (US)Construction Spending m/m Forecast 0.4%Previous 0.9%
Forecast0.4%Previous0.9%
- 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.
USD ISM Manufacturing Prices Forecast 77.2Previous 77.9
Forecast77.2Previous77.9
- 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.
Calendar data from Forex Factory. Explanations are written by AI for education, not investment advice.