UK Markit/CIPS Feb construction PMI data now out 2 March
- 50.2 prev
Little reaction with data not key given the sector's poor contribution to UK GDP ( services sector the more important reading)
Says Markit:
- February data pointed to a continuation of the subdued growth conditions reported across the UK construction sector at the beginning of 2018.
- Total business activity increased only marginally during the latest survey period, while new work decreased for the second month running.
Full report here
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