Service industries: Key Economic Indicators
Service industries: Data for the sector that incorporates the retail sector, the financial sector, the public sector, business administration and cultural activities.
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Inflation: Key Economic Indicators (87 KB, PDF)
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) is the main measure of inflation. It is produced in line with international standards and is the measure used for the Bank of England’s 2% inflation target. The Retail Prices Index (RPI) is no longer classified as a National Statistic as the way it is calculated does not meet international standards. It is included here as it is well-known and is the longest running measure of inflation.
The CPI inflation rate was 0.7% in March 2021, up from 0.4% in February 2021.
The RPI inflation rate was 1.5% in March 2021, up from 1.4% in February 2021.
The largest contribution to the CPI rate came from transport. Rising clothing and road fuel prices made the largest upward contributions.
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Business and Consumer Confidence: Key Economic Indicators
Business and Consumer Confidence: Information on business and consumer confidence surveys, which is generally released ahead of official statistical data and can indicate changes to the economic outlook as well as turning points in the economic cycle.
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Exchange rates: Key Economic Indicators
Exchange rates: Data on the value of the pound relative to other major international currencies.
