GDP q/q (GBP) comes in at 0.5% against 0.4% consensus

The UK’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) quarter over quarter reading for the period ending September 2026 came in at 0.5%. This figure exceeded the consensus forecast of 0.4%, representing a 25.0% surprise against expectations. The previous quarter’s reading was 0.4%.

Following the release, the British Pound showed varied movement against major currencies. EURGBP moved -0.8 pips 15 minutes after the release, compared to its median 1-hour move of 5 pips. GBPAUD gained 5.0 pips after 15 minutes, against a median 1-hour move of 16 pips. GBPCAD was up 2.2 pips 15 minutes post-release, with its median 1-hour move being 12 pips. GBPCHF saw a 2.3 pip gain, while its median 1-hour move is 10 pips. GBPJPY rose 13 pips in 15 minutes, compared to a median 1-hour move of 16 pips. GBPNZD moved -13 pips 15 minutes after the print, against a median 1-hour move of 19 pips. GBPUSD was up 8.2 pips 15 minutes after the release, compared to its median 1-hour move of 12 pips. The measured moves so far are generally smaller than the typical median 1-hour moves for these pairs.