UK GDP surprises to the upside while global stock markets drift
|There was a pleasant surprise for UK investors in this morning's GDP data, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at online trading platform IG.
UK GDP beats expectations
Good UK data is always a pleasant surprise, particularly so when it puts the country ahead of its G7 rivals. It will be welcome news for both the PM and the chancellor, both of whom have endured a tough time on the domestic front. We can expect a weaker picture later in the year however, though at least today’s data shows the strong services sector will provide further vital support as the impact of tariffs becomes clear.
Indices drift lower again
It was a lacklustre session in the US yesterday, and Asian markets followed a similar pattern. The euphoria from Monday’s US-China truce has faded, and now markets are waiting to see if further deals materialise from here. Today’s PPI, initial claims data and a Powell speech are compelling reasons for risk to take a breather here, even if the overall push higher seems intact for the time being.
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