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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Total Business Investment QoQ climbed to -0.4% in Q2 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased May 2013
United Kingdom Total Business Investment QoQ climbed to -0.4% in Q2 2013, up 0.4% from April's -0.8% reading. The reading missed the 1.7% consensus by 2.1%.
Latest Release
-0.4
Actual
1.7
Consensus
-0.8
Previous
Sigmacast Track Record
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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 | 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
Total Business Investment QoQ (United Kingdom) was reported at -0.4% in May 2013. This missed the market consensus of 1.7% by 2.1%. The reading rose from the previous value of -0.8%.
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 BoE MPC Vote Unchanged (Sep 17) and BoE Interest Rate Decision (Sep 17).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update May 2013.
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Total Business Investment QoQ - UK
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About Total Business Investment QoQ — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
Total Business Investment QoQ (Quarter over Quarter) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the total amount of investment made by businesses in a specific quarter compared to the previous quarter. This indicator provides valuable insights into the overall health and growth of the business sector, as well as the level of confidence and optimism among businesses in making investments. It is a key metric used by investors, analysts, and policymakers to assess the current and future state of the economy.
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 (May 2013): actual -0.4 %, consensus 1.7 %.
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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Economic Calendar - UK Events
| Tuesday, September 15, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 | UK | HMRC Payrolls Change | -26 | -19 | -4 | 11.00 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Claimant Count Change | 27.8 | -11.8 | 8.3 | 14.53 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Employment Change | 67 | 83 | 70 | 75.50 | High |
| 06:00 | UK | Average Earnings excl. Bonus | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.55 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Average Earnings incl. Bonus | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.00 | Medium |
| 06:00 | UK | Unemployment Rate | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5 | 4.95 | High |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 06:00 | UK | Retail Price Index MoM | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.60 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Retail Price Index YoY | 3.4 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.42 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Core Output YoY | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.9 | 2.83 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Inflation Rate YoY | 3.1 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.05 | High |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Input MoM | 0.3 | -0.8 | 0.4 | 0.30 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Core Output MoM | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.48 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Core Inflation Rate MoM | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.27 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Inflation Rate MoM | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.45 | Medium |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Output MoM | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.40 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Output YoY | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.40 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Core Inflation Rate YoY | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.58 | Medium |
| 06:00 | UK | PPI Input YoY | 6.1 | 5.8 | 5.4 | 5.55 | Low |
| 06:00 | UK | Core RPI MoM | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.65 | Low |
| 08:30 | UK | House Price Index YoY | 1.4 | 2 | 2.1 | 2.17 | Low |
| Thursday, September 17, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
| 11:00 | UK | BoE MPC Vote Unchanged | 69 | 69 | 69.00 | Medium | |
| 11:00 | UK | BoE Interest Rate Decision | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | High | |
| 11:00 | UK | BoE MPC Vote Cut | 9 | 9 | 9.00 | Medium | |
| 11:00 | UK | BoE MPC Vote Hike | 39 | 39 | 39.00 | Medium | |
| 11:00 | UK | Interest Rate Decision | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | High | |