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

Latest Release

Nov 05, 2024

Actual

51.8

Forecast

51.7

52.6

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
Nov 05, 2024 (Oct)	20:30	51.8	51.7	52.6
Oct 24, 2024 (Oct)	19:30	51.7	52.6	52.6
Oct 03, 2024 (Sep)	19:30	52.6	52.9	53.8
Sep 23, 2024 (Sep)	19:30	52.9		53.8
Sep 04, 2024 (Aug)	19:30	53.8	53.4	52.8
Aug 22, 2024 (Aug)	19:30	53.4	52.9	52.8

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