U.K. Nationwide Housing Price Index (MoM) For January 0.7% Vs. 0.1% Est.; 0.0% Prior
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The U.K. Nationwide Housing Price Index for January showed a month-on-month increase of 0.7%, surpassing the estimated 0.1% and the previous month's 0.0%. This indicates a stronger than expected growth in U.K. housing prices.
January 31, 2024 | 7:41 am
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The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU), which tracks the investment results of an index composed of U.K. equities, may experience positive sentiment due to the stronger than expected growth in the U.K. housing market as reflected by the Nationwide Housing Price Index.
The Nationwide Housing Price Index is a key economic indicator that can influence investor sentiment regarding the health of the U.K. economy. A higher than expected increase suggests a robust housing market, which can be a positive sign for the U.K. equities market and thus potentially beneficial for EWU in the short term.
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