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UK GDP Misses Target - MI131223

Breakfast this morning saw the UK release its monthly GDP report. Analysts were expecting a reading of -0.1%, so the off reading of -0.3% was a real negative.

This has caused an immediate softening in Sterling rates.

However, looking ahead things could shift significantly against the Dollar as the FED releases its interest rate decision later this evening. Analysts are expecting them to keep the rate at 5.5%.

At the same time there's the FED's monetary policy statement followed by a press conference shortly after.

Going into tonight eyes move to the Southern hemisphere. First out of the traps is New Zealand GDP before Australian unemployment in the early hours of tomorrow.

On the horizon for tomorrow is the UK's interest rate decision, so it's a news packed day or two ahead.

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Economic calendar

US: 19:00 Interest Rate Decision

US: 19:00 FED Monetary Policy Statement

US: 19:30 FOMC Press Conference

NZ: 21:45 GDP Numbers

AUS: Thursday 00:30 Unemployment Rate

As ever we look forward to keeping you in the loop and look out for our next update.

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