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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Consumer Inflation Expectations climbed to 3.2% in November 2018
FMPMonthlyReleased December 2018
United Kingdom Consumer Inflation Expectations climbed to 3.2% in November 2018, released December 2018, up 0.2% from October's 3.0% reading.
Latest Release
3.200000
Actual
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Consensus
3.000000
Previous
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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
Consumer Inflation Expectations (United Kingdom) was reported at 3.2% in December 2018. The reading rose from the previous value of 3%. This is classified as a medium-impact indicator released on a monthly basis.
WHY IT MATTERS
The indicator has been trending upward over the last three releases. The trailing three releases averaged 3.03%, up from the prior three at 2.87%.
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 Inflation Rate MoM (Jun 17) and Core Inflation Rate YoY (Jun 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update December 2018.
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Consumer Inflation Expectations - UK
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About Consumer Inflation Expectations — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
Consumer Inflation Expectations is a financial indicator that measures the anticipated rate of inflation among consumers. It reflects the level of confidence and expectations that consumers have regarding the future increase in prices of goods and services. This indicator is closely monitored by economists and policymakers as it can provide insights into consumer spending behavior and potential changes in the overall economy. A higher level of consumer inflation expectations may indicate a potential rise in inflation, while a lower level may suggest a more stable or even declining inflation rate.
WHY THIS INDICATOR MATTERS
Inflation prints feed directly into central-bank policy expectations and real-yield calculations, and are among the most rate-sensitive releases on the calendar. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released monthly.
WHAT CHANGED THIS MONTH
Latest reading (Oct 2018): actual 3.2 %. Prior reading (Jul 2018): 3 %. Before that (Apr 2018): 2.9 %.
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 bullish for this indicator, suggesting a consistent trend signal. Trend-driven dynamics are the primary tailwind in the current projection. This indicator correlates most strongly with GBP/USD (Bullish GBP, r=0.50) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.