S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI comes in at 52.5, up from previous 52.2

The S&P Global/CIPS Composite PMI for the UK was released today, August 21, 2026, at 52.5. This figure represents an increase from the previous reading of 52.2. No consensus figure was available for comparison.

Following the release, the British Pound showed varied movement against major currencies. EURGBP moved -0.4 pips 15 minutes after the release, which is small compared to its median 1-hour move of 7 pips. GBPAUD gained 5.2 pips 15 minutes after the release, a relatively small move against its median 1-hour move of 20 pips. GBPCAD saw a gain of 9.1 pips 15 minutes after the release, also small compared to its median 1-hour move of 16 pips. GBPCHF moved -0.9 pips 15 minutes after the release, a small move against its median 1-hour move of 11 pips. GBPJPY moved -3.7 pips 15 minutes after the release, which is small compared to its median 1-hour move of 17 pips. GBPNZD moved +1.3 pips 15 minutes after the release, a small move against its median 1-hour move of 21 pips. GBPUSD gained 11 pips 15 minutes after the release, which is close to its median 1-hour move of 12 pips. After past releases, top-quarter moves for these pairs have typically been larger.