UK Business Sentiment Remains Subdued in May Surveys

British firms remain downbeat as weak household spending and geopolitical risks weigh on activity. While CBI expectations stay low, small business confidence improved.

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United Kingdom businesses reported a continued economic downturn in May as output expectations remained near multi-month lows. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) output balance fell to -31 from -24 in April. Weak household spending and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are stalling corporate investment and growth.

Domestic Demand and Global Risks Weigh on Output

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