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United KingdomUnited Kingdom CB Leading Index held to -0.3% in August 2015
FMPMonthlyReleased September 2015
United Kingdom CB Leading Index held to -0.3% in August 2015, released September 2015.
Latest Release
-0.300000
Actual
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Consensus
-0.300000
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
Sigmacast track record will appear here once this indicator has been released 3+ times since Sigmanomics began tracking.
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
CORRELATED SYMBOLS— markets that historically move with this indicator
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.50 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| EUR/GBP | ▼ Inverse | −0.45 | FOREX | Bearish EUR | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▲ Direct | +0.40 | FOREX | Bullish GBP | → View |
| FTSE 100 | ▲ Direct | +0.35 | INDEX | Bullish UK | → View |
| XAU/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.30 | COMMODITIES | Watch | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
THE RELEASE
CB Leading Index (United Kingdom) was reported at -0.3% in September 2015. The reading was unchanged from the previous release.
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).
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
Same-country events in the next 14 days include S&P Global Construction PMI (Jul 6) and Halifax House Price Index MoM (Jul 7).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update September 2015.
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CB Leading Index - UK
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About CB Leading Index — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
The CB Leading Index is a widely recognized financial indicator that measures the overall economic health and potential future performance of a country's economy. It is based on a composite of various economic factors, such as stock prices, consumer expectations, and interest rates, and is used by investors and policymakers to make informed decisions about the direction of the economy. The CB Leading Index provides valuable insights into the current and future state of the economy, making it a crucial tool for assessing market trends and making strategic financial decisions.
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 2015): actual -0.3 %. Prior reading (Jun 2015): -0.2 %.
WHAT'S NEXT
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a higher reading versus the latest print. Current dynamics are the primary tailwind in the projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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