U.K. Business Investment (QoQ) Preliminary For Q4 1.5% Vs. -0.1 Est. -2.8% (Revised) Prior
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U.K. business investment for Q4 showed a significant increase of 1.5% quarter-over-quarter, surpassing the estimated decline of -0.1% and a substantial improvement from the revised -2.8% in the previous quarter.
February 15, 2024 | 7:07 am
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The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU) may see positive short-term movement due to the stronger-than-expected U.K. business investment data for Q4.
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU), which tracks the investment results of an index composed of U.K. equities, is likely to be positively impacted in the short term by the unexpected increase in business investment. This data indicates a stronger economic outlook for the U.K., potentially leading to increased investor confidence in U.K.-based assets, including those held by EWU.
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