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U.K. Composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI)

Latest Release

Apr 04, 2024

Actual

52.8

Forecast

52.9

53.0

The Composite PMI Index measures the activity level of purchasing managers in the both sectors. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector; a reading below 50 indicates contraction. A higher than expected reading should be taken as positive/bullish for the GBP, while a lower than expected reading should be taken as negative/bearish for the GBP.

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Source: Markit Economics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
May 03, 2024 (Apr)	09:30			52.9
Apr 23, 2024	09:30			52.8
Apr 04, 2024 (Mar)	09:30	52.8	52.9	53.0
Mar 21, 2024	10:30	52.9	53.1	53.0
Mar 05, 2024 (Feb)	10:30	53.0	53.3	52.9
Feb 22, 2024	10:30	53.3	52.9	52.9

News

UK firms report growth at 9-month high but price pressures mount, PMI survey shows By Reuters - Mar 05, 2024 1

LONDON (Reuters) - British companies had their strongest month in February since May last year, suggesting the economy is out of a short recession, but inflation pressures will keep the Bank of...

Nomura constructive on Pound sterling, neutral on Euro By PoundSterlingLIVE - Feb 23, 2024

PoundSterlingLIVE - Analysts at investment bank Nomura are constructive on Pound Sterling as the incoming data points to the Bank of England cutting interest rates after the European Central Bank and...

Sterling rises, PMI data stronger than expected, inflation pressures elevated By Reuters - Feb 22, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) - Sterling rose against the dollar on Thursday, joining with gains by most other currencies as data from a British business activity survey came in stronger than expected and showed...

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