With no London-listed companies in the diary for those still paying attention, there may be extra attention on final confirmation of the UK’s third-quarter gross domestic product – especially if there are any surprises as none are current expected.
They should say that the UK economy contracted 0.2% in third quarter, with private consumption providing the main drag.
The 0.2% contraction was slightly better than initially expected, amid high inflation squeezing pay packets in real terms, twinned with rising interest rates.
Significant announcements
US earnings: Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) (Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX))
AGMs: Beximco Pharmaceuticals (AIM:BXP) (Beximco Pharmaceuticals (AIM:BXP)) Ltd, Gulf Investment Fund, Solgold PLC
Economic announcements: Gross Domestic Product (UK), Current Account (UK), Continuing Claims (US), Gross Domestic Product (US), Initial Jobless Claims (US), Personal Consumption (US), New Homes Sales (US)