UK PMI Accelerates, Supporting Pound Against Euro
What happened
S&P Global released October flash services PMI data showing the composite PMI at 53.1, up from 52.0 prior. Manufacturing PMI was 52.8, and business activity growth accelerated to its fastest rate since February, supported by a rebound in new orders. The report noted that the UK economy picked up momentum in October.
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Why it matters
The strong economic momentum in the UK supports the British pound against the euro. The encouraging signs of resilience, coupled with persistently high price pressures, reinforce expectations that the Bank of England may implement a hawkish monetary policy.
S&P Global indicates growth momentum in the UK PMI, leading to a hawkish stance from the Bank of England.
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Who's involved
- Bank of EnglandCentral bank of the United Kingdom
- HSBCBritish multinational bank
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- HSBCSpeculative
Positive growth momentum might be tempered by the Bank of England's likely rate hikes due to inflation.