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

Latest Release

Sep 04, 2024

Actual

53.8

Forecast

53.4

52.8

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
Oct 03, 2024 (Sep)	04:30			53.4
Sep 04, 2024 (Aug)	04:30	53.8	53.4	52.8
Aug 22, 2024 (Aug)	04:30	53.4	52.9	52.8
Aug 05, 2024 (Jul)	04:30	52.8	52.7	52.3
Jul 24, 2024	04:30	52.7	52.6	52.3
Jul 03, 2024 (Jun)	04:30	52.3	51.7	53.0

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