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Flash PMIs Due Aug 21: France, Germany, Eurozone, UK, US
Flash PMI readings for France, Germany, the eurozone, the UK and the US publish Aug 21, 2026, with forecasts split just above and below the 50 mark.
- France's Flash Manufacturing PMI is forecast at 50.1, against a prior reading of 50.
- Germany's Flash Services PMI is forecast at 50.1, up from a previous 49.6.
- The eurozone's Flash Manufacturing PMI is forecast at 51.8, down from a prior 52.
- The UK's Flash Manufacturing PMI is forecast at 51.6, down from a prior 52.8.
- The US Chicago PMI, due Aug 28, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, is forecast at 57.8 against a prior 57.6.
France
France's Flash Manufacturing PMI is due Aug 21, 2026 at 07:15 UTC, with a forecast of 50.1 versus a previous 50. The release carries medium impact.

France's Flash Services PMI publishes at the same time, Aug 21, 2026 at 07:15 UTC, forecast at 49.4 against a prior 49.8. It is denominated in EUR and rated medium impact.
Germany
Germany's Flash Manufacturing PMI is scheduled for Aug 21, 2026 at 07:30 UTC, forecast at 52.1 versus a previous 52.2. Impact is rated medium.
Germany's Flash Services PMI is also due Aug 21, 2026 at 07:30 UTC, forecast at 50.1 against a prior 49.6. It carries medium impact.
Eurozone
The eurozone-wide Flash Manufacturing PMI publishes Aug 21, 2026 at 08:00 UTC, forecast at 51.8 versus a previous 52. Impact is rated low.
The eurozone Flash Services PMI is due at the same hour, Aug 21, 2026 at 08:00 UTC, forecast at 51.5 against a prior 51.6. It, too, is rated low impact.
United Kingdom
The UK's Flash Manufacturing PMI arrives Aug 21, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, forecast at 51.6 versus a previous 52.8. The reading is rated medium impact.
The UK's Flash Services PMI publishes at the same time, Aug 21, 2026 at 08:30 UTC, forecast at 51.8 against a previous 51.8. Impact is rated medium.
United States
The US Flash Manufacturing PMI is scheduled for Aug 21, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, forecast at 53.9 versus a previous 53.8. The release is rated low impact.
The US Flash Services PMI publishes at the same hour, Aug 21, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, forecast at 54 against a prior 53.6. Impact is rated low.
Chicago PMI
The US Chicago PMI follows a week later, due Aug 28, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, forecast at 57.8 against a previous 57.6. The gauge is rated low impact.