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United Kingdom GDP Growth Rate QoQ climbed to 0.6% in Q1 2026, released May 2026, up 0.4% from December's 0.2% reading. The reading matched the 0.6% consensus. The print is running well above the 12-month average of 0.23%. GDP Growth Rate QoQ is now the highest in 9 months.
across last 12 releases
May 2026
Sigmacast Σ-direction model: consensus + ½ × mean(surprise, trailing 90d).
| Symbol | Direction | Correlation | Asset Class | Signal Bias | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/GBP | ▲ Direct | +0.67 | FOREX | Bullish EUR | → View |
| GBP/JPY | ▼ Inverse | −0.44 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
| BTC/USD | ▲ Direct | +0.32 | CRYPTO | Bullish BTC | → View |
| GBP/USD | ▼ Inverse | −0.31 | FOREX | Bearish GBP | → View |
Correlation based on 12-month rolling window. Click any symbol to view its Sigmanomics forecast page.
GDP Growth Rate QoQ (United Kingdom) was reported at 0.6% in May 2026. This matched the market consensus of 0.6% exactly. The reading rose from the previous value of 0.2%. Trailing 12-month context per ETL data through May 2026. Over the past 12 months, the indicator has averaged 0.29%, ranging from 0.1% to 0.7% across 8 releases. This is classified as a high-impact indicator released on a quarterly basis.
The trailing three releases averaged 0.27%, up from the prior three at 0.17%. Volatility over the past year (σ 0.23%) is lower than the prior year (σ 0.28%). In May readings over the past 3 years, GDP Growth Rate QoQ has averaged 0.63%.
Historically, this indicator is positively correlated with EUR/GBP (Bullish EUR). A secondary relationship exists with GBP/JPY, negatively correlated (Bearish GBP). Over the last 12 releases, the Sigmacast model's median absolute error is 0.1%.
Same-country events in the next 14 days include CBI Distributive Trades (May 26) and CBI Distributive Trades (May 27).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2026.
The GDP Growth Rate QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a key economic indicator that measures the percentage change in a country's gross domestic product from one quarter to the next. It provides valuable insight into the overall health and growth of the economy, and is closely monitored by investors, policymakers, and businesses to make informed decisions. A positive GDP Growth Rate QoQ indicates a growing economy, while a negative rate suggests a decline. This indicator is an important tool for assessing the current state and predicting future trends of a country's economy.
Aggregate growth figures anchor cyclical positioning across asset classes and inform fiscal and monetary policy debate. Surprises against consensus can drive short-term moves, particularly when the print breaks an established trend. Released quarterly.
Latest reading (Jan 2026): actual 0.6 %, consensus 0.6 %. Prior reading (Oct 2025): 0.1 %. Before that (Oct 2025): 0.1 %.
Sigmacast's 1-month forecast points to a materially higher 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 EUR/GBP (Bullish EUR, r=0.67) — a useful reference for forex-focused traders.
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| Monday, May 25, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:01 | BRC Shop Price Index YoY | 1 | 1.1 | 1.10 | Low | ||
| Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | CBI Distributive Trades | -68 | -60 | -73.00 | Medium | ||
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 10:00 | CBI Distributive Trades | -68 | -60 | -73.00 | Medium | ||
| 23:01 | Car Production YoY | -0.8 | 13.5 | 13.50 | Low | ||