United Kingdom CBI Business Optimism Index
Category: Business Confidence
Units: Points
The CBI Business Optimism Index measures the overall sentiment of manufacturers in the United Kingdom regarding future business conditions, reported quarterly. It is derived from a survey of around 400 companies and reflects confidence in investment, output, employment, and general business situations. Higher index readings indicate stronger optimism, which can provide insight into future economic activity.
A higher than expected figure should be seen as positive (bullish) for the GBP while a lower than expected figure should be seen as negative (bearish) for the GBP.
Event Details
Impact:
Medium
Country: United Kingdom 
Symbol: GBP
Latest Release
Previous:
-65
Consensus: -40
Actual:
-36
Next Release
Date: 10:00 AM, 22 Oct 2026
Time left: in 3h 38m
Consensus: -38
2026 © Marketlog. All Rights Reserved.
