Category Archives: PMI reports

Diamond Jubilee slows service sector growth

“The Jubilee weekend clearly led to a temporary slowdown in activity across the services sector,” said CIPS CEO David Noble.

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UK construction sector shrinks as output and orders drop

The construction industry contracted last month according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index, ending eight consecutive months of expansion.

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UK manufacturing sector continues to shrink

Slump in output continues but a drop in input prices is a silver lining, according to CIPS CEO David Noble.

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Services sector buyers welcome lower input prices

Inflation rose at its slowest rate for 31 months as the sector continued to expand, according to the latest PMI.

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Construction confidence falls as growth falters

The sector continued to expand in May, but at its slowest rate for three months, lowering expectations for the year ahead.

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UK manufacturing falls to three-year low

A slump in production has caused the second steepest fall in activity in the Purchasing Managers’ Index’s 20-year history.

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Input prices put pressure on service sector margins

The April PMI revealed the sector continues to expand, but like its counterparts experienced a slowdown in its growth.

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Commercial projects boost construction sector

The industry continued to expand in April but at a slower rate than 12-month high seen the previous month.

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Fall in export orders slows UK manufacturing growth

The manufacturing sector continued to grow in April, but at a slower rate compared to figures recorded for March.

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Expanding service sector allays ‘double-dip’ recession fears

The performance of the UK services sector over the past three months was the best since mid-2010 according to PMI figures.

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