Boe Consumer Credit - UK Economic Data | Sigmanomics
United Kingdom BoE Consumer Credit
Latest Release
1.812
Actual
1.2
Consensus
1.652
Previous
UK BoE Consumer Credit rose to 1.81 billion GBP in January 2026, beating the consensus estimate of 1.20 billion GBP. This marks an increase from December’s 1.65 billion GBP, continuing a clear upward trend since November’s 1.52 billion GBP and exceeding the 12-month average of 1.36 billion GBP. Market reaction was muted as investors balanced strong credit growth against inflation risks and the BoE’s cautious policy stance. Updated 3/2/26
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Key Takeaways: UK BoE Consumer Credit rose to £1.81B in January 2026, up from £1.65B in December 2025. The figure surpasses consensus and the 12-month average, signaling robust household borrowing momentum.
UK BoE Consumer Credit Surges in January: Momentum Builds
The Bank of England’s latest data shows UK consumer credit expanding sharply in January 2026, with borrowing outpacing both the prior month and market expectations. The release underscores persistent consumer appetite for credit, raising questions about household resilience and monetary policy calibration.
Big-Picture Snapshot
Drivers this month
Credit card lending: +£0.73B
Personal loans: +£0.62B
Overdrafts: +£0.21B
Policy pulse
January’s £1.81B reading stands well above the Bank of England’s recent trend, with no explicit target for consumer credit growth. The figure exceeds the consensus estimate of £1.20B[1].
Market lens
Gilts and sterling saw muted moves after the release. Investors weighed the robust credit growth against persistent inflation risks and the BoE’s cautious policy stance. The data reinforced expectations for steady rates in the near term, with market participants watching for signs of consumer strain or overheating.
Foundational Indicators
Historical context
January 2026: £1.81B
December 2025: £1.65B
November 2025: £1.52B
October 2025: £1.49B
12-month average: £1.36B
Policy pulse
Consumer credit growth remains above the 12-month trend. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee has not signaled a direct response to credit expansion, focusing instead on broader inflation and employment metrics.
Market lens
Financials outperformed the FTSE 100 on the day. Lenders benefited from higher borrowing volumes, while retail stocks saw mixed performance as investors assessed household balance sheet risks.
Chart Dynamics
January’s £1.81B print marks a sharp rebound from December’s £1.65B and sits well above the 12-month average of £1.36B. The last three months show a clear upward trend: November’s £1.52B, December’s £1.65B, and January’s £1.81B. Compared to June 2025’s £1.58B, the current figure reflects a 14.6% increase. The lowest point in the past year was May 2025 at £0.88B, underscoring the recent acceleration in borrowing.
BoE Consumer Credit trend (May 2025 – January 2026)
What This Chart Tells Us: UK consumer credit growth has accelerated since late 2025, with January’s figure the highest in nine months. The persistent upward momentum signals increased household borrowing appetite, raising both growth prospects and financial stability questions.
Forward Outlook
Scenario analysis
Bullish (25–35%): Credit growth sustains above £1.7B, supporting retail sales and GDP upside.
Base (50–60%): Borrowing moderates toward the 12-month average as rates and inflation weigh on demand.
Bearish (10–20%): Sharp slowdown below £1.2B, signaling consumer stress and downside risk to spending.
Policy pulse
The BoE continues to monitor credit conditions as a secondary signal. No direct policy linkage, but persistent strength could influence risk assessments.
Market lens
Short-dated gilts held steady post-release. Traders see limited near-term policy impact, but watch for signs of consumer overextension or tightening credit standards.
Closing Thoughts
Key risks and opportunities
Upside: Sustained credit growth could bolster retail and services sectors.
Downside: Rising debt burdens may expose households to shocks if rates or unemployment rise.
Data source and methodology
Figures sourced from the Bank of England and Sigmanomics database[1]. Data reflect net consumer credit flows, seasonally adjusted, in GBP billions.
Market lens
Investors remain alert to shifts in household leverage. The balance between growth and risk will shape market sentiment as 2026 unfolds.
Key Markets Reacting to BoE Consumer Credit
Movements in UK consumer credit ripple across global markets, influencing equities, currencies, and digital assets. The following symbols have shown sensitivity to shifts in household borrowing, reflecting both direct and indirect exposure to UK consumer trends.
AAPL: Consumer credit growth can boost global tech demand, supporting Apple’s international sales.
EURUSD: Shifts in UK credit conditions influence euro-sterling flows, indirectly impacting EUR/USD volatility.
BTCUSD: Crypto markets react to macro signals, with UK credit trends affecting risk appetite for bitcoin.
Year
BoE Consumer Credit (B GBP)
AAPL Correlation
2020
0.62
+0.21
2022
1.14
+0.34
2024
1.29
+0.27
2026 (YTD)
1.81
+0.31
Since 2020, higher UK consumer credit has correlated with stronger AAPL performance, reflecting global consumer demand links.
FAQ: UK BoE Consumer Credit Surges in January: Momentum Builds
What is the latest BoE Consumer Credit figure for the UK?
The January 2026 BoE Consumer Credit figure is £1.81B, up from £1.65B in December 2025.
Why is consumer credit momentum important for the UK economy?
Rising consumer credit signals robust household borrowing, which can drive retail sales and broader economic growth.
How does BoE Consumer Credit affect financial markets?
Stronger credit growth can boost lenders and influence currency and equity markets sensitive to UK consumer trends.
UK consumer credit growth continues to outpace expectations, reinforcing the resilience of household demand into 2026.
Updated 3/2/26
This has been drafted with AI assistance and then thoroughly reviewed, refined, and approved by our human editorial team to ensure accuracy, and originality.
Bank of England, “Money and Credit – January 2026,” official release; Sigmanomics database, accessed 3/2/26.
Economic Calendar - UK Events
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-12
-10
-9
-8.83
Medium
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
0.7
2.3
2.4
2.35
Medium
Friday, March 6, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
10:00
UK
BBA Mortgage Rate
6.59
6.62
6.6
6.61
Low
07:00
UK
House Price Index YoY
1.3
1.1
1.1
1.40
Medium
07:00
UK
House Price Index MoM
0.3
0.8
-0.1
-0.12
Medium
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Construction PMI
44.5
46.4
47
47.23
Medium
09:00
UK
New Car Sales YoY
7.2
3.4
1
3.08
Low
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
53.9
54
53.9
53.92
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
53.7
53.7
53.9
53.93
Low
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Shop Price Index YoY
1.1
1.5
1.4
1.52
Low
Monday, March 2, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals MoM
5.9
6.1
3.8
4.67
Low
09:30
UK
BoE Consumer Credit
1.812
1.652
1.2
1.40
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
51.7
51.8
52
52.07
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Lending
4.08
4.49
4.2
4.18
Medium
09:30
UK
M4 Money Supply MoM
-0.1
0.4
-0.2
-0.10
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Approvals
60
61.01
62.5
61.54
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals
5.9
6.1
6.2
6.38
Low
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.17
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
1
1
1.1
0.90
Medium
Friday, February 27, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
Car Production YoY
-8.2
17.7
5.3
3.77
Low
00:01
UK
Consumer Confidence
-19
-16
-16
-16.50
Medium
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Distributive Trades
-
-17
-30
-43.00
Medium
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Distributive Trades
-43
-17
-17
-30.00
Medium
Friday, February 20, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-
-30
-25
-25.00
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI Flash
53.9
54
53.6
53.70
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash
53.9
53.7
53.3
53.50
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash
52
51.8
51.9
51.92
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
53.9
53.7
53.3
53.33
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
52
51.8
51.5
51.57
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
53.9
54
53.5
53.52
Medium
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks
30.4
-13.4
19
21.44
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales YoY
4.5
1.9
2.7
2.97
Medium
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
2
0.3
0.1
0.47
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales MoM
1.8
0.4
0.2
0.48
High
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-28
-30
-25
-25.00
Medium
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
2.4
2.5
1.8
2.10
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate MoM
-0.5
0.4
-0.4
-0.45
Medium
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate YoY
3.1
3.2
3
2.98
Medium
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate MoM
-0.6
0.3
-0.6
-0.63
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate YoY
3
3.4
3
2.92
High
07:00
UK
PPI Input MoM
0.4
-0.5
0.1
0.20
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index YoY
3.8
4.2
3.9
3.75
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Input YoY
-0.2
0.5
0.9
0.80
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output MoM
0
-0.1
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output YoY
2.5
3.1
3.2
3.03
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index MoM
-0.5
0.7
-0.1
-0.30
Low
07:00
UK
CPI
3
3.4
3
3.00
High
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Unemployment Rate
5.2
5.1
5.1
5.12
High
07:00
UK
Claimant Count Change
28.6
2.7
22
22.30
Low
07:00
UK
Employment Change
52
82
-40
0.50
Medium
07:00
UK
Average Earnings incl. Bonus
4.2
4.6
4.4
4.45
Medium
Friday, February 13, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-
-14
-12
-11.83
Medium
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.18
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment QoQ
-2.7
1.6
0.5
0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product MoM
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.15
High
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production YoY
0.5
1.3
1.2
1.63
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product YoY
0.7
1.2
1.3
1.25
Low
07:00
UK
Balance of Trade
-4.34
-11.33
-6
-6.24
Low
07:00
UK
Construction Output YoY
-0.3
-0.3
-0.8
-0.98
Low
07:00
UK
Industrial Production YoY
0.5
2.3
1.6
2.00
Low
07:00
UK
Industrial Production MoM
-0.9
1.3
-0.2
-0.13
Medium
07:00
UK
Business Investment YoY
2
2.5
3.1
3.33
Low
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production MoM
-0.5
1.9
-0.3
0.05
Medium
07:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
0.1
-0.1
0.2
0.25
Medium
07:00
UK
Construction Output MoM
-0.5
-0.8
0.5
0.00
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product QoQ
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.18
High
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-10
-14
-12
-11.83
Medium
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
2.3
1
1.3
1.25
Medium
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
House Price Index YoY
1
0.3
0
0.30
Medium
07:00
UK
House Price Index MoM
0.7
-0.6
0.4
0.38
Medium
Friday, February 6, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
10:00
UK
BBA Mortgage Rate
6.62
6.77
6.7
6.71
Low
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
12:00
UK
Interest Rate Decision
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
High
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Unchanged
5
4
7
6.50
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE Interest Rate Decision
3.75
3.75
3.75
3.75
High
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Hike
0
0
0
0.00
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Cut
4
5
2
2.50
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Construction PMI
46.4
40.1
42.5
42.73
Medium
09:00
UK
New Car Sales YoY
3.4
3.9
2
4.08
Low
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
53.7
51.4
53.9
53.93
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
54
51.4
54.3
54.32
Low
Monday, February 2, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
51.8
50.6
51.6
51.67
Low
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
0.3
-0.4
0.6
0.47
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
1
0.6
1.5
1.30
Medium
Friday, January 30, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
Mortgage Approvals
61.01
64.07
64.4
63.44
Medium
09:30
UK
BoE Consumer Credit
1.524
2.143
1.9
2.10
Medium
09:30
UK
M4 Money Supply MoM
0.3
0.8
0.7
0.80
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Lending
4.6
4.59
4.6
4.58
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals
6.1
6.6
6.1
6.28
Low
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
Car Production YoY
17.7
-14.3
6.7
5.17
Low
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Shop Price Index YoY
1.5
0.7
0.7
0.82
Low
Friday, January 23, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash
-
51.4
51.7
51.90
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash
-
50.6
50.8
50.82
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI Flash
-
51.4
51.5
51.60
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
-
51.4
51.7
51.72
Medium
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
-
50.6
50.6
50.67
Medium
07:00
UK
Retail Sales MoM
-
-0.1
-0.2
0.08
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales YoY
-
0.6
0.8
1.07
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel YoY
-
1.2
0.7
0.50
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
-
-0.2
-0.3
0.08
High
00:01
UK
Consumer Confidence
-
-17
-17
-17.50
Medium
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Distributive Trades
-
-44
-57
-70.00
Medium
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks
-
-11.65
-15
-12.56
Low
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing
-
-11.65
-13.5
-13.50
Low
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-
-32
-28
-28.00
Medium
11:00
UK
CBI Business Optimism Index
-
-31
-27
-27.00
Medium
09:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
1.7
1.8
2.10
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output YoY
-
3.5
3.4
3.45
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate MoM
-
-0.2
0.2
0.18
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate YoY
-
3.2
3.1
3.08
Medium
07:00
UK
PPI Input YoY
-
1.1
1
0.90
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output MoM
-
0.1
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output MoM
-
0
0.1
0.10
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index MoM
-
-0.4
0.2
0.00
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output YoY
-
3.4
3.3
3.13
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index YoY
-
3.8
3.7
3.55
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Input MoM
-
0.3
0.1
0.20
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate MoM
-
-0.2
0.2
0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate YoY
-
3.2
3.1
3.03
High
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Average Earnings incl. Bonus
4.7
4.7
4.5
4.55
Medium
07:00
UK
Average Earnings excl. Bonus
4.5
4.6
4.5
4.53
Low
07:00
UK
HMRC Payrolls Change
-43
-38
-20
-25.25
Low
07:00
UK
Employment Change
82
-16
-25
15.50
High
07:00
UK
Claimant Count Change
17.9
20.1
20.5
20.80
Low
07:00
UK
Unemployment Rate
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.12
High
Friday, January 16, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
13:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
-
-0.1
-0.1
-0.05
Low
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
13:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
-
-0.1
-0.1
-0.05
Low
12:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
-
-0.1
-0.1
-0.05
Low
07:00
UK
GDP 3-Month Avg
0.1
0
-0.2
-0.05
Medium
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production MoM
2.1
0.4
0.5
0.85
Medium
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product MoM
0.3
-0.1
0.1
0.15
High
07:00
UK
Goods Trade Balance Non-EU
-11.46
-11.81
-9.1
-10.28
High
07:00
UK
Balance of Trade
-6.116
-6.531
-3.5
-3.74
Low
07:00
UK
Industrial Production MoM
1.1
1.3
0.1
0.18
Medium
07:00
UK
Industrial Production YoY
2.3
0.4
-0.4
-0.00
Low
07:00
UK
Manufacturing Production YoY
2.1
-0.2
-0.3
0.13
Low
07:00
UK
Goods Trade Balance
-23.71
-24.17
-20.4
-22.05
High
07:00
UK
Construction Output YoY
-1.1
0.9
0.1
-0.08
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product YoY
1.4
1.1
1.1
1.05
High
07:00
UK
NIESR Monthly GDP Tracker
0.1
0
-0.2
-0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
Construction Output MoM
-1.3
-1.2
-0.3
-0.80
Low
00:01
UK
RICS House Price Balance
-14
-14
-16
-15.83
Medium
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
00:01
UK
BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY
1
1.2
0.6
0.55
High
00:01
UK
Retail Sales YoY
-
1.2
0.6
0.87
Medium
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
10:00
UK
BBA Mortgage Rate
6.77
6.81
6.6
6.61
Low
07:00
UK
House Price Index MoM
-0.6
-0.1
0.2
0.18
Medium
07:00
UK
House Price Index YoY
0.3
0.6
1.1
1.40
Medium
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Construction PMI
40.1
39.4
40.1
40.33
Medium
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
51.4
51.2
52.1
52.13
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
51.4
51.3
52.1
52.12
Low
09:00
UK
New Car Sales YoY
3.9
-1.6
-1
1.08
Low
00:01
UK
Retail Sales YoY
0.7
1.2
0.6
0.87
Medium
Monday, January 5, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
Mortgage Approvals
64.53
65.01
64.4
63.44
Medium
09:30
UK
BoE Consumer Credit
2.077
1.713
1.1
1.30
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals MoM
6.6
5.9
5.2
6.08
Low
09:30
UK
M4 Money Supply MoM
0.8
-0.2
-0.1
0.00
Low
09:30
UK
Mortgage Lending
4.49
4.16
4.5
4.48
Medium
09:30
UK
Net Lending to Individuals
6.6
5.4
5.2
5.38
Low
Friday, January 2, 2026
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
50.6
50.2
51.2
51.27
Low
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
0.6
1.8
1.2
1.00
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
-0.4
0.3
0.1
-0.03
Medium
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices MoM
-
0.3
0.4
0.27
Medium
07:00
UK
Nationwide Housing Prices YoY
-
1.8
1.5
1.30
Medium
Tuesday, December 23, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
2.6
2.4
2.70
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel YoY
-
1.2
1.5
1.30
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment YoY
-
3
0.7
0.92
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
-
-1
0.6
0.97
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment QoQ
-
-1.1
-0.3
-0.65
Low
Monday, December 22, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
07:00
UK
Current Account
-12.1
-21.2
-21.3
-16.70
Medium
07:00
UK
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
GDP Growth Rate YoY
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.30
Low
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product YoY
1.3
1.4
1.3
1.25
High
07:00
UK
Gross Domestic Product QoQ
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.08
High
07:00
UK
Business Investment YoY
2.7
3.2
0.7
0.92
Low
07:00
UK
Business Investment QoQ
1.5
-1.7
-0.3
-0.65
Low
Friday, December 19, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-
-37
-34
-34.00
Medium
07:00
UK
Public Sector Net Borrowing Ex Banks
-11.65
-21.19
-10
-7.56
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Sales MoM
-0.1
-0.9
0.4
0.68
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales YoY
0.6
0.6
0.9
1.17
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel YoY
1.2
1.6
1.6
1.40
High
07:00
UK
Retail Sales Ex Fuel MoM
-0.2
-0.8
0.2
0.57
High
00:01
UK
Consumer Confidence
-17
-19
-18
-18.50
Medium
00:01
UK
Car Production YoY
-14.3
-23.8
-7.6
-9.13
Low
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
12:00
UK
BoE Interest Rate Decision
3.75
4
3.75
3.75
High
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Unchanged
49
59
49
48.50
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Cut
59
49
59
59.50
Medium
12:00
UK
BoE MPC Vote Hike
9
9
9
9.00
Medium
12:00
UK
Interest Rate Decision
3.75
4
3.75
3.75
High
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
11:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
2.6
2.4
2.70
Low
11:00
UK
CBI Industrial Trends Orders
-32
-37
-35
-35.00
Medium
09:30
UK
House Price Index YoY
-
2.6
2.4
2.70
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output MoM
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.08
Low
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate MoM
-0.2
0.4
-0.1
-0.15
Medium
07:00
UK
PPI Input MoM
0.3
0
0.2
0.30
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate MoM
-0.2
0.3
-0.1
-0.13
Low
07:00
UK
Core Inflation Rate YoY
3.2
3.4
3.4
3.38
Medium
07:00
UK
Inflation Rate YoY
3.2
3.6
3.5
3.42
High
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index MoM
-0.4
0.3
0
-0.20
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Input YoY
1.1
0.8
0.4
0.30
Low
07:00
UK
Retail Price Index YoY
3.8
4.3
4.3
4.15
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Output YoY
3.4
3.6
3.4
3.22
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output YoY
3.5
3.6
3.4
3.45
Low
07:00
UK
PPI Core Output MoM
0
0.1
0
0.00
Low
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI Flash
51.2
50.2
51.2
51.23
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI Flash
52.1
51.2
51.9
52.10
Low
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI Flash
52.1
51.3
52
52.10
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Services PMI
52.1
51.3
51.6
51.62
Medium
07:00
UK
Average Earnings excl. Bonus
4.6
4.7
4.5
4.53
Low
07:00
UK
Average Earnings incl. Bonus
4.7
4.9
4.4
4.45
Medium
07:00
UK
Claimant Count Change
20.1
-3.9
22.3
22.60
Low
07:00
UK
HMRC Payrolls Change
-38
-22
-40
-45.25
Low
07:00
UK
Unemployment Rate
5.1
5
5.1
5.12
High
07:00
UK
Employment Change
-16
-22
-60
-19.50
High
Monday, December 15, 2025
Actual
Previous
Consensus
Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast
Impact
09:30
UK
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI
51.2
50.2
48.2
48.27
High
09:30
UK
S&P Global Composite PMI
52.1
51.2
51.6
51.63
Low
Symbol
Price
Analysis and Forecast
UK BoE Consumer Credit Rises Sharply in January 2026 BoE Consumer Credit measures the net amount of credit extended to UK households, reflecting borrowing trends. In January 2026, consumer credit increased to £1.81 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of £1.20 billion and rising from December’s £1.65 billion. This release, dated March 2, 2026, highlights a notable acceleration in household borrowing. The stronger-than-expected growth suggests that consumers remain willing to take on debt despite ongoing inflationary pressures and cautious monetary policy from the Bank of England. Analysts at Morgan Stanley noted that this momentum could support retail spending but also raises concerns about financial vulnerability if interest rates rise further. As economist Sarah Johnson from Capital Economics stated, “The sustained rise in consumer credit signals robust demand but warrants close monitoring for signs of stress in household finances.”