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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BRC Retail Sales YoY fell to -1.0% in August 2015
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2015
United Kingdom BRC Retail Sales YoY fell to -1.0% in August 2015, released September 2015, down 2.2% from July's 1.2% reading.
Latest Release
-1.000000
Actual
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Consensus
1.200000
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CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Moves against | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Moves against | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
BRC Retail Sales YoY (United Kingdom) was reported at -1% in September 2015. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.2%.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/GBP, negatively correlated (Bearish EUR).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2015.
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BRC Retail Sales YoY - UK
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About BRC Retail Sales YoY — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
BRC Retail Sales YoY is a financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in retail sales in the United Kingdom, as reported by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). This indicator provides valuable insights into the health and performance of the UK retail sector, which is a key driver of the country's economy. It is widely used by investors, analysts, and policymakers to track consumer spending trends and make informed decisions. A positive YoY change indicates growth in retail sales, while a negative change suggests a decline. Overall, BRC Retail Sales YoY is a reliable and important tool for monitoring the state of the UK retail market.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Consumer activity accounts for the majority of GDP in advanced economies, making spending data a key cyclical signal for retail and discretionary sectors. The release is more useful as part of a longer-run signal than as a single-print catalyst. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Aug 2015): actual -1 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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