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United Kingdom Industrial Production YoY
The output of enterprises that are included in the industrial sector of the economy is measured by Industrial production in the United Kingdom. The most important industry is manufacturing, accounting for 70% of overall production. Food, beverages, and tobacco (11% of total production), transportation equipment (9%), basic metals (8%), miscellaneous manufacturing and repair (6%), medical products and preparations (6%), rubber and plastic products and non-metallic mineral products (6%), are the most important segments within Manufacturing. Mining and quarrying account for 12% of total production, with oil and gas extraction, accounts for 10% of total production. 11% of total output is accounted for by electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning, while 8% is accounted for by water supply, sewerage, and waste management.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the GBP while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the GBP.
Forex Sentiment (GBP)
| Symbol | Community Trend (Shorts vs Longs) | Symbol Popularity | Avg. Short Price / Distance From Price | Avg. Long Price / Distance From Price | Current Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD |
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1.3062 -591 pips |
1.3598 +55 pips |
1.36532 | |
| GBPJPY |
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191.8737 -539 pips |
196.2376 +102 pips |
197.261 | |
| EURGBP |
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0.8540 -88 pips |
0.8618 +10 pips |
0.86275 | |
| GBPCAD |
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1.8164 -409 pips |
1.8596 -23 pips |
1.85726 | |
| GBPCHF |
|
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1.0853 +20 pips |
1.0997 -164 pips |
1.08333 | |
| GBPNZD |
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2.2130 -417 pips |
2.1477 +1070 pips |
2.25472 | |
| GBPAUD |
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2.0363 -478 pips |
2.0963 -122 pips |
2.08411 | |
| GBPNOK |
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13.6623 -829 pips |
13.8214 -762 pips |
13.74518 | |
| GBPSEK |
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12.8783 -1677 pips |
13.1869 -1409 pips |
13.04604 | |
| GBPSGD |
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1.7340 -56 pips |
1.7508 -112 pips |
1.73959 |
News (GBP)
UK Construction Sector Contraction Slowest In 6 Months
UK construction activity declined at the slowest pace since the current period of contraction began in January, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday. The headline construction Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 48.8 in June from 47.9 in May. The expected score was 48.6. Any reading below 50.0 indicates an overall reduction in construction activity.
RTTNews | 13h 58min ago
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UK car sales expanded for the second straight month and marked the best June since 2019 with strong growth in battery electric car demand, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders showed on Friday. New car market grew 6.7 percent from a year ago to 191,316 units in June. This was the best June since 2019, helping lift first half performance 3.5 percent above the same period last yea
RTTNews | 17h 49min ago
UK Service Sector Growth At 10-Month High
The UK service sector posted its fastest growth in ten months in June underpinned by a renewed improvement in order books, final purchasing managers' survey from S&P Global showed on Thursday. The services business activity index climbed to 52.8 in June from 50.9 in the previous month. This was the highest score since August 2024 and above the initial estimate of 51.3.
RTTNews | 1 day ago
