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United KingdomUnited Kingdom Total Business Investment YoY fell to 0.8% in March 2013
FMPMonthlyReleased March 2013
United Kingdom Total Business Investment YoY fell to 0.8% in March 2013, down 4.3% from February's 5.1% reading.
Latest Release
0.800000
Actual
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Consensus
5.100000
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 | 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 YoY (United Kingdom) was reported at 0.8% in March 2013. The reading fell from the previous value of 5.1%.
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 CFTC GBP speculative net positions (Oct 9) and BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY (Oct 12).
Auto-generated from current model state · Refreshes on each release · Last update March 2013.
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Total Business Investment YoY - UK
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About Total Business Investment YoY — United Kingdom
DEFINITION
Total Business Investment YoY (Year-over-Year) is a financial indicator that measures the change in the total amount of capital invested by businesses over a one-year period. 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 the economy. It is often used by investors, analysts, and policymakers to assess the strength of the economy and make informed decisions. A positive YoY growth in total business investment indicates a thriving business environment, while a negative growth may signal potential economic challenges.
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 (Mar 2013): actual 0.8 %.
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
| Monday, October 12, 2026 | Actual | Previous | Consensus | Sigmanomics Rolling-Surprise Forecast | Impact | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:01 | UK | BRC Retail Sales Monitor YoY | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.20 | Medium | |