UK Services Growth Hits 8-Month High
British services companies reported their strongest growth in eight months during October driven by rising orders and employment. The S&P Global PMI rose to 52.8 as firms noted increased AI investment spending.
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British services sector growth reached an eight-month high in October, driven by rising orders and increased employment across the United Kingdom. The expansion signals ongoing economic resilience despite intensifying cost pressures facing firms. The survey data arrives as monetary policymakers weigh borrowing costs.
