UK August Construction Output MoM: Positive Signal for GBP

The UK Office for National Statistics released the construction output month-over-month figure for August on September 12, 2025. The actual reading was 0.2%. No consensus forecast was provided; the previous value was also 0.2%.Definition: Although construction accounts for a relatively small proportion of the overall UK economy, this indicator serves as an important supplementary data point outside the manufacturing sector. Market impact: If the reported value is below expectations, it is considered supportive for the British pound.This indicator is rated as having medium importance (level 2). The calculation methodology is based on direct measurement of total construction output from construction firms and self-build units, covering all types of engineering project values. The data is released monthly, with the next publication scheduled for November 13, 2025.

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