United Kingdom Index of Services (3M/3M) came in at 0.7%, above forecasts (0.2%) in February

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Apr 27, 2016

United Kingdom Gross Domestic Product (YoY) registered at 2.1% above expectations (2%) in 1Q

UK Q1 prelim GDP meets expectations, Brexit remains focal point

The first preliminary estimate of UK's Q1 gross domestic product came at 0.4% vs 0.4% expected and 0.6% last, while the yearly read stood at 2.1% vs 2.0% expected and 2.1% last. With the risk event out of the way, Brexit remains the real focal point for Sterling traders.