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United KingdomUnited Kingdom BRC Shop Price Index YoY fell to 0.9% in July 2026
FMPMonthlyReleased July 2026
United Kingdom BRC Shop Price Index YoY fell to 0.9% in July 2026, down 0.3% from June's 1.2% reading. The reading missed the 1.1% consensus by 0.2%. Year-over-year, the indicator is up 0.2%. Over the past 3 months, BRC Shop Price Index YoY averaged 1.2%, vs 1.05% in the prior 3-month window. BRC Shop Price Index YoY is now the lowest in 6 months.
Latest Release
0.9
Actual
1.1
Consensus
1.2
Previous
Median Absolute Error
±0.24 percentage points
across last 12 releases
Last Call
Jul 2026
Predicted: 1.13
Actual: 0.9
Error: +0.22
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Co-movement | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.79 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| EUR/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.76 | FOREX | Moves with | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.72 | COMMODITIES | Moves with | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.66 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
| Euro STOXX 50 | ▲ Direct | +0.49 | INDEX | Moves with | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
BRC Shop Price Index YoY (United Kingdom) was reported at 0.9% in July 2026. This missed the market consensus of 1.1% by 0.2%. The reading fell from the previous value of 1.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through July 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 1.05%, ranging from 0.6% to 1.5% across 10 releases.
WHY IT MATTERS
The trailing three releases averaged 1.1%, unchanged from the prior three.
THE MODEL'S TAKE
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP). A secondary relationship exists with EUR/USD, positively correlated (Bullish EUR). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.24%.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CFTC GBP speculative net positions (Jul 31) and S&P Global Construction PMI (Aug 6).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update July 2026.
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BRC Shop Price Index YoY - UK
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About BRC Shop Price Index YoY — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
The BRC Shop Price Index YoY is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the prices of goods sold by retailers in the United Kingdom. It provides valuable insights into the overall inflationary trends in the retail sector, making it a key tool for investors, policymakers, and businesses to monitor and analyze the state of the economy. With its comprehensive coverage of various retail categories, the BRC Shop Price Index YoY is a reliable and timely indicator for assessing the impact of price changes on consumer spending and the overall health of the retail industry.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
This release contributes to the broader macro picture used by cross-asset investors for positioning and risk management. 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 (Jul 2026): actual 0.9 %, consensus 1.1 %. Prior reading (Jun 2026): 1.2 %. Before that (May 2026): 1.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a similar reading versus the latest print, with the 3-month outlook reinforcing that direction. Both horizons are aligned bearish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary headwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.79) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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Economic Calendar - UK Events
| Thursday, July 30, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00 | UK | BoE Interest Rate Decision | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | High |
| 11:00 | UK | BoE MPC Vote Cut | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9.00 | Medium |
| 11:00 | UK | Interest Rate Decision | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | High |
| 11:00 | UK | BoE MPC Vote Hike | 39 | 29 | 29 | 34.00 | Medium |
| 11:00 | UK | BoE MPC Vote Unchanged | 69 | 79 | 79 | 74.00 | Medium |
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | UK | Nationwide Housing Prices YoY | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 2.07 | Medium |
| 06:00 | UK | Nationwide Housing Prices MoM | 0.1 | 0 | 0.1 | 0.28 | Medium |