Comparing August 2016 with July 2016, production output is estimated to have decreased by 0.4%. There were decreases in 2 of the 4 main sectors, with the largest contribution coming from mining and quarrying, which decreased by 3.7%. Manufacturing was estimated to have increased by 0.2% between July and August 2016. Transport equipment provided the largest contribution to growth, increasing by 2.5%.
Sterling is currently being traded around 1.2430 handle. Pair is likely to find support around 1.2350 area and resistance above 1.25 level.