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But markets suggest Bank of England rate decision is on knife edge
PMI index shows sector stemming decline as business optimism rises
Most companies report falling output with December below expectations
Survey shows sector returning to contraction in November after brief period of stability
Uncertainty over Brexit and election weighs on economy, survey shows
Flat services PMI leaves private sector stagnating in run-up to election
For spending to continue depends on whether British consumers feeling confident enough to carry on spending.
Survey results uniformly weak in services sector, construction and manufacturing
August figures in key gauge of sentiment reveal sector’s worst performance since 2008
Analysts still see ‘fundamental weaknesses’ in key driver of economy
Sluggish activity blamed on Brexit uncertainty and global manufacturing slump
Overall economic activity subdued, executives say
CBI says companies seeing weaker trading conditions in three months to May
PMI survey suggests there was a small improvement in the economy in April
PMI for UK’s dominant sector suggests first shrinkage since referendum
Companies hold back on hiring replacements for departing staff, survey shows
Latest moves: JPMorgan diaspora, Wells Fargo, Credit Suisse, Goldman
Disappointing services sector data add to gloomy mood
Sterling drops below $1.30 mark as key survey reveals weakening business activity
PMI reading points to political turmoil weighing on business confidence
Survey shows Brexit uncertainty and slowing global growth to blame for loss of momentum
May’s proposal would hit exports almost as much as no-deal scenario, research suggests
British Chambers of Commerce survey shows drop in businesses willing to take on staff
PMI data suggests strong summer bounce in economic performance is unlikely to last
Geography matters almost as much to finance as it does to goods, study finds
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