Latest data released by ONS 8 Dec 2017

  • Manufacturing production y/y +3.9% vs +3.8% expected
  • Industrial production m/m 0.0% vs 0.0% expected
  • Industrial production y/y +3.6% vs +3.5% expected

Slightly positive numbers from the UK, but again this isn't a big deal relative to all the Brexit talks flying about. That's the heavier focus on the day.