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GE Flash Services PMI

Track the GE Flash Services PMI for early insights into German services sector activity and economic momentum.

Overview

Germany is the Eurozone’s largest economy, making its PMI data highly influential for EUR markets. This indicator focuses on the services sector, which represents the majority of German GDP. The Flash release is published about a week before the final PMI and has the most market impact.

Key Information

What it Measures

Level of a diffusion index based on surveyed purchasing managers in the services sector.

Usual Effect

When the 'Actual' figure exceeds the 'Forecast', it typically has a positive effect on the currency.

Source & Frequency

S&P Global (latest release) - https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/ • Released monthly, roughly three weeks into the current month.

How Data is Derived

Survey of purchasing managers which asks respondents to rate the relative level of business conditions including new business, employment, prices, and business expectations

Also Known As

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Acronym

Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)

Historic Data