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MEDIUM IMPACT

UK Prelim GDP q/q

Monitor the UK Prelim GDP q/q to gauge economic health. Key early data impacts market forecasts.

Overview

This is the most comprehensive indicator of economic activity and serves as the primary benchmark for assessing the economy's health. Two versions of quarterly GDP are published approximately 45 days apart: Preliminary and Final, with the Preliminary report being the first and typically having the most significant impact.

Key Information

What it Measures

Represents the change in the inflation-adjusted value of all goods and services produced within the economy.

Usual Effect

When the 'Actual' figure exceeds the 'Forecast', it is generally positive for the currency.

Source & Frequency

Office for National Statistics (latest release) - https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics • Released quarterly, around 40 days following the conclusion of each quarter.

How Data is Derived

N/A

Also Known As

GDP First Estimate

Acronym

Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

Historic Data