UK Manufacturing PMI 2 November 2026
UK Manufacturing PMI 2 November 2026: the October 2026 figure is due at 09:30 UTC, with a forecast of 52.8. The last release came in at 51.9 for September 2026 against a forecast of 52. Of the last 9 releases, 4 came in above the forecast and 5 below it. Forecast 52.8, above 50.
These figures were verified on 24 Oct 2026 from the source: S&P Global. This page reports the release as published: the figures, the consensus forecast and what a print like it usually does to the currency.
What a surprise usually does
Above the forecast: A clear beat or upward revision can modestly support sterling, especially if the index is above 50. The impact is usually limited after the flash release.
Below the forecast: A miss or downward revision can modestly weaken sterling if it points to softer manufacturing activity. A major revision is more likely to move markets than a small miss.
In line with the forecast: Sterling usually moves little when the final figure confirms the flash estimate.
