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UK Economy Flatlines In Q3
The UK economy stalled in the third quarter as the services sector posted nil growth and the moderate expansion in construction was offset by the fall in industrial production, the Office for National Statistics reported Monday. Real gross domestic product remained flat in the third quarter, which was revised down from the 0.1 percent rise estimated initially. This follows a 0.4 percent expansion.
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UK Retail Sales Rise Less Than Forecast
UK retail sales grew for the first time in three months in November but the pace of expansion was weaker than expected as consumers were cautious in the wake of government's first budget. A closely watched survey showed that retailers reported a moderate fall in retail sales in December despite festive season and they forecast another decrease in January.
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UK Car Manufacturers Report Worst Production For November Since 1980
UK car production posted its sharpest decline for the month of November since 1980 largely reflecting weaker global demand, data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed on Friday. Car production declined 30.1 percent on a yearly basis in November. This was the ninth consecutive decline.
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Bank Of England Holds Key Rate Steady; More Members Sought Reduction
The Bank of England decided to leave its benchmark rate unchanged on Thursday as majority of policymakers called for a gradual approach to the withdrawal of policy restrictiveness amid acceleration in inflation and wage growth, while the divide in the rate-setting body widened. The Monetary Policy Committee, led by Governor Andrew Bailey, voted 6-3 to hold the bank rate at 4.75 percent.
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UK Inflation Highest In 8 Months
UK consumer price inflation accelerated to an eight-month high in November, reinforcing the chances of the Bank of England deciding to keep the interest rate unchanged on Thursday. The consumer price index rose 2.6 percent year-on-year following a 2.3 percent gain in October, the Office for National Statistics reported Wednesday.
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UK Wage Growth Suggests Gradual Interest Rate Cuts
The UK wage growth accelerated more than expected in the three months to October supporting a case for more gradual interest rate reductions next year as pay increases could revive inflationary pressures. Excluding bonus, annual growth in average earnings came in at 5.2 percent compared to 4.9 percent in the three months to September, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.
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UK Private Sector Logs Steady Growth
The UK private sector logged a steady growth in December with rising activity across the services economy offsetting an accelerated downturn in manufacturing output, flash survey results from S&P Global showed on Monday. The flash composite output index posted 50.5 in December, unchanged from November's 13-month low.
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vor 7 Tagen
UK Economy Shrinks In October
The UK economy contracted marginally for the second straight month in October largely reflecting the fall in industrial production, official data revealed Friday. Real gross domestic product shrank unexpectedly 0.1 percent in October, the same pace of decline as in September, the Office for National Statistics reported. GDP was forecast to grow 0.1 percent.
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UK Halifax House Price Growth Accelerates
UK house prices growth accelerated unexpectedly in November as easing mortgage rates boosted buyer confidence, mortgage lender Halifax said Friday. House prices grew at a pace of 1.3 percent month-on-month, while the rate was forecast to slow to 0.3 percent from 0.4 percent in October. Moreover, prices increased for the fifth month in a row and marked the strongest growth so far this year.
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vor 17 Tagen
UK Nationwide House Price Inflation At 2 Year High
UK house prices increased at the fastest pace in two years in November underpinned by low unemployment and strong income gains, data from the Nationwide Building Society showed on Monday. House prices grew 3.7 percent on a yearly basis in November after rising 2.4 percent in October. This was the strongest growth since November 2022 and also exceeded the expected growth of 2.4 percent.
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