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

Latest Release

Jan 24, 2023

Actual

47.8

Forecast

49.3

49.0

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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Currency: GBP

Source: Markit Economics

Release Date	Time	Actual	Forecast	Previous
Feb 03, 2023 (Jan)	17:30		47.8	47.8
Jan 24, 2023	17:30	47.8	49.3	49.0
Jan 05, 2023 (Dec)	17:30	49.0	49.0	48.2
Dec 16, 2022	17:30	49.0		48.2
Dec 05, 2022 (Nov)	17:30	48.2	48.3	48.2
Nov 23, 2022	17:30	48.3	47.2	48.2

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