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The United Kingdom’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.3% year-on-year in March, matching consensus estimates of 3.3%. This marks an increase from February’s 3.0% reading, reflecting a 0.3 percentage point rise. The latest figure signals a slight acceleration in inflation after several months of moderation. The uptick was primarily driven by higher prices in housing and household services, including energy costs. March’s inflation rate remains above the Bank of England’s 2% target and is also higher than the 12-month average, highlighting persistent price pressures in the UK economy. Market participants are closely watching the Bank of England’s policy stance ahead of its next meeting. Updated 4/22/26
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France S&P Global Manufacturing PMI actual 52.8 vs 49.5 expected and 50 prior.
France S&P Global Services PMI actual 46.5 vs 48.4 expected and 48.8 prior.
Germany S&P Global Services PMI actual 46.9 vs 50.3 expected and 50.9 prior.
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Germany S&P Global Composite PMI actual 48.3 vs 51.1 expected and 51.9 prior.
European Union S&P Global Composite PMI actual 48.6 vs 50.2 expected and 50.7 prior.
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United Kingdom S&P Global Manufacturing PMI actual 53.6 vs 49.9 expected and 51 prior.
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France Business Confidence actual 100 vs 99 expected and 99 prior.
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India HSBC Manufacturing PMI actual 55.9 vs 54 expected and 53.9 prior.
India HSBC Services PMI actual 57.9 vs 57.3 expected and 57.5 prior.
India S&P Global Composite PMI actual 58.3 vs 57.5 expected and 57 prior.
Singapore CPI YoY actual 1.8 and 1.2 prior.
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