Financial events line-up for week

Listed companies have been asked by the Financial Conduct Authority to delay fullyear results for at least two weeks to ensure up-to-date information is prioritised to inform businesses, supply chains and investors during the coronavirus outbreak.

However the following events are still due to take place this week:

Today – Trading update: Pennon; Bank of England releases money and credit study.

Tomorrow – ONS: GDP for UK in final quarter of 2019.

Wednesday – Contactless card

“Companies asked to delay their full-year results”

payment limit increases to £45. The previous limit was set at £30; IHS Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing PMIs for March. First significant economic indicator on Covid-19’s impact on UK manufacturing sector. Thursday – no events. Friday – IHS Markit/ CIPS UK Services PMIs for March. First significant economic indicator on the impact of Covid-19 on the service sector, including bars, pubs and financial services.