ABSA PMI
Absa PMI (History Data), 2017
Last updated: Sep 1 2017 10:51AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 44 index points in August, after slumping to its lowest level since 2009 in the previous month (42.9 points). The improvement was broad based, with four of the five major subcomponents
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 44 index points in August, after slumping to its lowest level since 2009 in the previous month (42.9 points). The improvement was broad based, with four of the five major subcomponents increasing in August. However, despite ticking higher, the key sub-indices remained below the neutral 50-point mark.
Absa PMI, August 2017
Last updated: Sep 1 2017 10:52AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 44 index points in August, after slumping to its lowest level since 2009 in the previous month (42.9 points). The improvement was broad based, with four of the five major subcomponents
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 44 index points in August, after slumping to its lowest level since 2009 in the previous month (42.9 points). The improvement was broad based, with four of the five major subcomponents increasing in August. However, despite ticking higher, the key sub-indices remained below the neutral 50-point mark.
Absa PMI, July 2017
Last updated: Aug 1 2017 10:01AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) had a tough start to 2017Q3, declining by 3.8 points to 42.9 in July. The headline PMI was last at such a depressed level in the second half of 2009, a period of very weak underlying economic
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) had a tough start to 2017Q3, declining by 3.8 points to 42.9 in July. The headline PMI was last at such a depressed level in the second half of 2009, a period of very weak underlying economic performance. All five of the major PMI sub-indices declined in July.
Absa PMI, June 2017
Last updated: Jul 3 2017 9:07AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 46.7 index points in June 2017 from 51.5 in May. The deterioration was broad based with four of the five main subcomponents moving lower compared to May. The recent volatility is
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 46.7 index points in June 2017 from 51.5 in May. The deterioration was broad based with four of the five main subcomponents moving lower compared to May. The recent volatility is probably driven, or at least exacerbated, by continued uncertainty about the outlook for the domestic economy.
Absa PMI, May 2017
Last updated: Jun 1 2017 9:29AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recovered most of April’s sharp losses in May 2017. The index rose back to 51.5 index points in May after slumping to 44.7 in April.
Absa PMI, April 2017
Last updated: May 2 2017 9:26AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slumped in April 2017, after a solid performance during the first quarter of 2017. The index fell to 44.7 index points from an average of 51.9 during the first quarter. The decline was relatively
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) slumped in April 2017, after a solid performance during the first quarter of 2017. The index fell to 44.7 index points from an average of 51.9 during the first quarter. The decline was relatively broad based, with key subcomponents measuring business activity and inventories slumping to multi-year lows. While the deterioration is worrying, the magnitude of the drop may not be reflected fully in official data as actual growth was already weaker in January and February than signalled by the higher PMI readings. Nonetheless, the survey suggests that the sector experienced a rough start to the second quarter of 2017.
Absa PMI, March 2017
Last updated: Apr 3 2017 9:16AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) managed to hold on to recent gains and only dipped slightly lower in March 2017. The index declined to 52.2 points from 52.5 in February, thereby remaining above the neutral 50-point mark for a
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) managed to hold on to recent gains and only dipped slightly lower in March 2017. The index declined to 52.2 points from 52.5 in February, thereby remaining above the neutral 50-point mark for a third straight month. This was supported by all five major subcomponents coming in above 50 points - the last time this occurred was in May 2012.
Absa PMI, February 2017
Last updated: Mar 1 2017 8:44AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose by a further 1.6 points to 52.5 index points in February, after a 4.2-point rise in January. The second consecutive improvement in the PMI and the broad-based nature of the uptick across the
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose by a further 1.6 points to 52.5 index points in February, after a 4.2-point rise in January. The second consecutive improvement in the PMI and the broad-based nature of the uptick across the key subcomponents is a positive sign that the manufacturing sector started the year on a solid footing. Indeed, four of the five major subcomponents are above the neutral 50-point mark and the headline figure is at the highest level since June 2016.
Absa PMI, January 2017
Last updated: Feb 1 2017 10:45AM
The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.9 in January 2017, up from 46.7 in December 2016. This was the first time since July 2016 that the index edged above the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the manufacturing sector
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.9 in January 2017, up from 46.7 in December 2016. This was the first time since July 2016 that the index edged above the neutral 50-point mark, suggesting that the manufacturing sector started the year on a relatively solid footing. The rise in the headline PMI was supported by four of the five underlying subcomponents increasing in January compared to December 2016.
Barclays PMI, December 2016
Last updated: Jan 12 2017 10:24AM
The seasonally adjusted Barclays Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 46.7 index points in December 2016 from 48.3 in November. This means that the manufacturing PMI remained stuck below the neutral 50-point for a fifth straight month.
read moreThe seasonally adjusted Barclays Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) declined to 46.7 index points in December 2016 from 48.3 in November. This means that the manufacturing PMI remained stuck below the neutral 50-point for a fifth straight month.