Reported Earlier, U.K. RICS House Price Balance For April -5% Vs. -2% Est.; -5% (Revised) Prior
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The U.K. RICS House Price Balance for April was reported at -5%, lower than the estimated -2% and matching the revised figure for the previous month.
May 09, 2024 | 5:15 am
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The lower-than-expected U.K. RICS House Price Balance may negatively impact investor sentiment towards U.K.-focused assets like EWU.
The U.K. RICS House Price Balance is a key indicator of the health of the housing market, which is a significant component of the U.K. economy. A lower-than-expected figure suggests a weakening housing market, which could dampen investor confidence in U.K.-focused investments like the EWU ETF. This ETF tracks the performance of U.K. equities, which may be indirectly affected by the health of the housing market and overall economic conditions.
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