US Housing Market and Eurozone Survey Data Stand Out amid August Holiday Torpor

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

In the UK, after a predominantly subdued tone from the Bank of England’s Inflation Report and MPC minutes, this week sees something of a pause for breath in terms of economic data releases. The main highlight will be the second estimate of Q2 GDP, where we look for an outturn

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US Housing Market and Eurozone Survey Data Stand Out amid August Holiday Torpor

A Further Split on the MPC?

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Key CPI, retail sales and public sector finance data are due in the UK, along with the most important release of the week the minutes of the August MPC policy meeting (Wednesday).

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A Further Split on the MPC?

UK Data Of Critical Importance To GBP This Week

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Without a doubt, the most important currency to be watching this week will be sterling. The big story in the UK is the persistently high level of inflation which has been well in excess of the MPC’s 2.0% target and indeed the 3.0% threshold set by the Treasury throughout 2010.

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UK Data Of Critical Importance To GBP This Week