UK GDP is set to show that the economy continued growing in Q3
The highlight of the United Kingdom’s (UK) economic calendar this week will be the preliminary estimate of third-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which the Office for National Statistics will release on Thursday.
The UK economy is expected to continue its growth trajectory in Q3, with the Office for National Statistics set to release preliminary GDP figures on Thursday. The market anticipates a 0.7% growth for the three months to September, following a 0.5% increase in the second quarter of 2026. Strong Industrial Production data, which is projected to have grown by 3% in the year to September, is seen as a key driver of this economic expansion.
If confirmed, this growth could provide a favorable backdrop for the Bank of England's monetary policy to continue its tightening cycle. Recent UK macroeconomic data has shown resilience to geopolitical tensions and higher oil prices, improving market expectations of economic growth in the third quarter.
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