Reported Earlier, U.K. RICS House Price Balance For December -30% Vs. -34% Est.; -41% (Revised) Prior
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The U.K. RICS House Price Balance for December came in at -30%, which is an improvement over the estimated -34% and the previous month's revised figure of -41%. This indicates a less negative sentiment in the U.K. housing market than expected.
January 18, 2024 | 5:20 am
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The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU), which includes holdings in the U.K. housing market, may experience a positive impact due to less negative sentiment reflected in the RICS House Price Balance report.
The RICS House Price Balance is an economic indicator that can influence investor sentiment regarding the health of the housing market. A less negative report suggests a better-than-expected scenario, which could lead to increased investor confidence in assets related to the U.K. housing market, such as EWU. However, as EWU is diversified and not solely focused on the housing sector, the impact may be moderate.
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