S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI comes in at 52.2
| Pair | Now | Since publish |
|---|---|---|
| GBPUSD | — | — |
The S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI for the United Kingdom was released today, August 5, 2026, at 08:31 UTC. The index registered 52.2, an increase from the previous figure of 52.1. No consensus figure was available for comparison prior to the release.
Approximately 15 minutes after the release, the market reaction for GBP pairs has been varied and generally limited when compared to historical movements. GBPUSD moved -8.8 pips, while GBPNZD saw a +3.6 pip change. GBPAUD moved -2.5 pips, GBPCAD -6.6 pips, GBPCHF +3.4 pips, and GBPJPY -6.0 pips. EURGBP moved -0.2 pips. For context, the median 1-hour move after past S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI releases has been 12 pips for GBPUSD and 22 pips for GBPNZD. The current moves are smaller than the typical median 1-hour moves observed after past releases for these pairs.