- 62.5 prev
- lowest for 6 months but still 12th consecutive positive reading
Weaker than expected reading sees GBP being sold but demand in dips still
GBPUSD 1.6874 low post .Now 1.6882
EURGBP 0.8213 back to 0.8207
Markit says:
Better ec0nomic conditions, a surge in house building, improved access to finance and greater investment spending are all important tailwinds for UK construction growth this year
The UK construction industry accounts for just over 6% of the economy
