September 01, 2025 a 07:00 pm
📊 Todays Important Key Figures
Today's economic releases reveal mixed signals in the European region, with notable improvements in manufacturing despite rising unemployment in some areas. The UK and Switzerland present a challenging outlook with underwhelming PMI and retail sales data, respectively. These economic figures serve as a critical gauge for currency movements and investors' sentiment in the respective markets.
💶 EUR - Euro
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate (Jul) - EU | 2025-09-01 09:00:00 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 6.2% | -0.1% | High |
| Unemployment Rate (Jul) - GR | 2025-09-01 09:00:00 | 9% | 8% | 8% | -1% | High |
| Unemployment Rate (Jun) - GR | 2025-09-01 09:00:00 | 8.5% | 9% | 8% | 0.5% | High |
| HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Aug) - EU | 2025-09-01 08:00:00 | 49.8 | 50.7 | 50.5 | 0.9 | High |
| S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug) - GR | 2025-09-01 08:00:00 | 51.7 | 54.5 | 52.4 | 2.8 | High |
| HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Aug) - DE | 2025-09-01 07:55:00 | 49.1 | 49.8 | 49.9 | 0.7 | High |
| HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Aug) - FR | 2025-09-01 07:50:00 | 48.2 | 50.4 | 49.9 | 2.2 | High |
| HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Aug) - IT | 2025-09-01 07:45:00 | 49.8 | 50.4 | 49.8 | 0.6 | High |
| Unemployment Rate (Aug) - AT | 2025-09-01 07:40:00 | 6.7% | 7% | 6.7% | 0.3% | High |
| HCOB Manufacturing PMI (Aug) - ES | 2025-09-01 07:15:00 | 51.9 | 54.3 | 52 | 2.4 | High |
- Improved manufacturing figures indicate a recovery momentum in the Euro area, which could bolster the Euro.
- Rising unemployment in certain Eurozone countries like Austria might weigh down economic outlooks.
💷 GBP - Pound Sterling
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Aug) | 2025-09-01 08:30:00 | 48 | 47 | 47.3 | -1 | High |
- Weaker than expected manufacturing PMI raises concerns over the UK's manufacturing sector, potentially weakening the Pound Sterling.
💵 CHF - Swiss Franc
| Event | Date (NY) | Previous | Actual | Estimate | Change | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| procure.ch Manufacturing PMI (Aug) | 2025-09-01 07:30:00 | 48.8 | 49 | 47 | 0.2 | High |
| Retail Sales YoY (Jul) | 2025-09-01 06:30:00 | 3.9% | 0.7% | 3.6% | -3.2% | High |
| Retail Sales MoM (Jul) | 2025-09-01 06:30:00 | 1.9% | -0.5% | 1% | -2.4% | High |
- The Swiss Franc may face challenges due to disappointing retail sales figures, despite slight improvement in manufacturing PMI expectations.
🔚 Conclusion
The current figures provide a mixed economic outlook. The Euro appears moderately supported by resilient manufacturing data, although unemployment concerns linger. The Pound Sterling could weaken due to underwhelming manufacturing performance. The Swiss Franc may experience volatility stemming from weak retail data. Overall, the economic indicators present a cautiously supportive environment for the Euro.