UK Manufacturing PMI Hits 53.9 — Signals Stronger GBP and Higher Rate Risk
May's UK manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9, nudging the pound higher and sharpening the outlook for tighter policy across Europe.
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May's UK manufacturing PMI rose to 53.9, nudging the pound higher and sharpening the outlook for tighter policy across Europe.
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