Higher numbers than forecast tend to be bullish for GBP/xxx pairs and bearish for xxx/GBP pairs.
The typical/expected impact on GBP pairs is high.
There is no forecast value for Retail Sales (MoM) yet - check back for updates.
The most recent announced value for Retail Sales (MoM) was 0.5% against a forecast of -0.2%.
Recent economic data has been broadly neutral for GBP. Other recent announcements which may affect the market's interpretation of the next Retail Sales (MoM) result:
| Previous | Latest | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Sales (YoY) | Bullish change | 0.7% | 1.5% | ||
| Retail Sales ex-Fuel (MoM) | Bearish change | 1% | 0.6% | ||
| Retail Sales ex-Fuel (YoY) | Bullish change | 1.3% | 2.3% | ||
| GfK Consumer Confidence | Bullish change | -19 | -17 |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Currency: | GBP |
| Source: | Office for National Statistics |
| Category: | Consumption |
| Frequency: | Monthly |