Economic Calendars: A Guide for Traders to UK Data Releases

Traders often look to economic calendars for clues on market movements. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Bank of England publish data that can significantly impact sterling, UK equities, and gilt yields.

The economic calendar is a forward-looking guide to statistical releases and central bank events. It provides a rating system for the potential market impact, with high, medium, or low ratings based on factors such as past figures, analyst expectations, and actual results.

Some UK data releases consistently result in meaningful movement in linked instruments. These include the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Labor Market Statistics, GDP Estimates, and Retail Sales. The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee decisions also have a significant impact on interest rates and sterling.