Reported Earlier, U.K. RICS House Price Balance For November -43% Vs. -57% Est.; -61% (Revised) Prior
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The U.K. RICS House Price Balance for November came in at -43%, which is better than the estimated -57% and an improvement from the prior revised figure of -61%. This indicates a less negative sentiment in the U.K. housing market than expected.
December 14, 2023 | 5:51 am
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The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) may experience a positive impact as the U.K. RICS House Price Balance indicates a less negative sentiment in the housing market than anticipated.
The RICS House Price Balance is a leading indicator of the health of the housing market, which can influence investor sentiment towards assets related to the U.K. economy, such as EWU. A less negative reading than expected suggests a more stable housing market, which could lead to increased investor confidence in U.K.-related investments, potentially benefiting EWU in the short term.
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