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

Latest Release

Dec 05, 2023

Actual

50.7

Forecast

50.1

48.7

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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Currency: GBP

Source: Markit Economics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Dec 15, 2023	20:30		50.9	50.7
Dec 05, 2023 (Nov)	20:30	50.7	50.1	48.7
Nov 23, 2023	20:30	50.1	48.7	48.7
Nov 03, 2023 (Oct)	20:30	48.7	48.6	48.6
Oct 24, 2023	19:30	48.6	48.7	48.5
Oct 04, 2023 (Sep)	19:30	48.5	46.8	48.6

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