U.K. Halifax House Price Index (YoY) For March 0.3% Vs. 1.5% Est.; 1.6% (Revised) Prior
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The U.K. Halifax House Price Index reported a year-over-year increase of 0.3% for March, significantly below the estimated 1.5% and the prior month's revised figure of 1.6%.
April 05, 2024 | 6:01 am
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The lower-than-expected Halifax House Price Index may indicate a cooling U.K. housing market, potentially impacting investor sentiment towards EWU.
The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWU), which tracks the investment results of an index composed of U.K. equities, may be negatively impacted in the short term by the lower-than-expected Halifax House Price Index. This data suggests a potential slowdown in the U.K. housing market, which could dampen investor sentiment towards assets related to the U.K. economy, including EWU.
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