Absa PMI
Absa PMI (History Data), 2019
Last updated: Sep 2 2019 10:41AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 45.7 index points in August, down from 52.1 in July. While the magnitude of the decline may have been larger than anticipated, a fall in the PMI in August was not totally unexpected.
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 45.7 index points in August, down from 52.1 in July. While the magnitude of the decline may have been larger than anticipated, a fall in the PMI in August was not totally unexpected. This followed on July’s surprisingly solid reading despite the weak domestic demand environment and growing concerns about the health of the global economy.
Absa PMI, August 2019
Last updated: Sep 2 2019 10:42AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 45.7 index points in August, down from 52.1 in July. While the magnitude of the decline may have been larger than anticipated, a fall in the PMI in August was not totally unexpected.
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 45.7 index points in August, down from 52.1 in July. While the magnitude of the decline may have been larger than anticipated, a fall in the PMI in August was not totally unexpected. This followed on July’s surprisingly solid reading despite the weak domestic demand environment and growing concerns about the health of the global economy.
Absa PMI, July 2019
Last updated: Aug 1 2019 7:08AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) measured 52.1 index points in July, up from 46.2 in June. This is the first reading above the neutral 50-point mark since December 2018 with the improvement well supported by the underlying
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) measured 52.1 index points in July, up from 46.2 in June. This is the first reading above the neutral 50-point mark since December 2018 with the improvement well supported by the underlying subcomponents.
Absa PMI, June 2019
Last updated: Jul 1 2019 10:36AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 46.2 index points in June 2019, up from 45.4 in May. The average level for the second quarter was 46.3 points, below the level recorded in the first quarter of 2019.
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 46.2 index points in June 2019, up from 45.4 in May. The average level for the second quarter was 46.3 points, below the level recorded in the first quarter of 2019.
Absa PMI, May 2019
Last updated: Jun 3 2019 10:27AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) erased most of last month’s gain and fell to 45.4 index points in May from 47.2 points in April. Barring a drop to 45 points in March, this is the weakest level since October 2018.
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) erased most of last month’s gain and fell to 45.4 index points in May from 47.2 points in April. Barring a drop to 45 points in March, this is the weakest level since October 2018.
Absa PMI, April 2019
Last updated: May 2 2019 10:46AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose by 2.2 points to reach 47.2 index points in April. This was the first increase after three months of declines in the headline PMI. However, the PMI remains below the neutral 50-point mark and
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose by 2.2 points to reach 47.2 index points in April. This was the first increase after three months of declines in the headline PMI. However, the PMI remains below the neutral 50-point mark and is more or less in line with the average recorded in the first quarter of 2019. This means that factory conditions stabilised at a fairly depressed level at the start of the second quarter.
Absa PMI, March 2019
Last updated: Apr 1 2019 10:45AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 45.0 points in March from 46.2 in February. This was the third consecutive month of decline. As was the case in February, two of the PMI’s major subcomponents came in above 50 points, while
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 45.0 points in March from 46.2 in February. This was the third consecutive month of decline. As was the case in February, two of the PMI’s major subcomponents came in above 50 points, while three were stuck in negative terrain. However, all but one of the main subindices declined compared to February.
Absa PMI, February 2019
Last updated: Mar 1 2019 10:51AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 46.2 index points in February 2019, down from 49.9 in January. Despite the decline, the average recorded during the first two months of the first quarter of 2019 is slightly above the
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 46.2 index points in February 2019, down from 49.9 in January. Despite the decline, the average recorded during the first two months of the first quarter of 2019 is slightly above the average seen in the fourth quarter of 2018. Two of the PMI’s main subcomponents came in above the neutral 50-point mark, while three subcomponents registered below that level.
Absa PMI, January 2019
Last updated: Feb 1 2019 9:47AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged lower to 49.9 index points in January 2019, down from 50.7 in December. Despite the decline, the index remains 2 points above the average recorded in 2018 which suggests the sector started
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) edged lower to 49.9 index points in January 2019, down from 50.7 in December. Despite the decline, the index remains 2 points above the average recorded in 2018 which suggests the sector started the year on a fairly solid footing.
Absa PMI, December 2018
Last updated: Jan 9 2019 10:42AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) ended 2018 on a positive note, reaching the best level of the year. The PMI rose from 49.5 in November to 50.7 points in December, which is just above the neutral mark and signals growth in the
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) ended 2018 on a positive note, reaching the best level of the year. The PMI rose from 49.5 in November to 50.7 points in December, which is just above the neutral mark and signals growth in the sector.