UK GDP growth: how to read the data
Understand UK GDP levels, quarterly growth, revisions and sector output, with a practical guide to reading the GB Nomics charts.
Guides to UK economic indicators
Understand what the data measures, how the models work and where comparisons can mislead.
These guides explain the indicators on GB Nomics. They use worked examples and link to the interactive dashboard and original source material. For current observations, check the date and source status on the relevant chart.
UK inflation: CPI, prices and growth explained
Learn the difference between UK CPI inflation and the price level, percentage-point changes and category inflation. Explore the related charts.
UK gilt yield curve: the 10-year minus 2-year spread
Understand UK gilt maturities, the 10y–2y yield spread and inversion, including how GB Nomics calculates its recession indicator.
GBP/USD and CoT: reading sterling positioning
Compare GBP/USD momentum with leveraged-fund British pound futures positions, open interest and a rolling positioning percentile.