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U.K. construction output fell to its lowest level in more than 14 years in the first quarter as work on new building projects declined across the industry.
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The Bank of England will maintain its target for asset purchases next week after surveys indicated the recovery is gaining momentum, a survey of economists shows.
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U.K. services unexpectedly strengthened in April as new business rose, adding to signs that Britain’s economic recovery may gain momentum.
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The pound was little changed versus the dollar before a report that economists said will show U.K. services industries expanded for a fourth month in April, adding to signs the economic recovery is picking up pace.
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U.K. construction shrank less than economists forecast in April as homebuilding strengthened, Markit Economics said.
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The pound rose against the euro after an industry report showed U.K. construction improved last month and as European Central Bank President Mario Draghi said the region’s policy makers are open to negative interest rates.
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Manufacturing expanded in April at the slowest pace this year and companies took on the fewest workers in seven months, adding to evidence of a slowdown in the world’s largest economy.
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Euro-area manufacturing output contracted for a 21st straight month in April, adding to pressure on the European Central Bank to cut interest rates to spur lending and growth.
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The pound climbed to an 11-week high versus the dollar after a report showed U.K. manufacturing shrank less than economists predicted last month, weakening the case for more central-bank stimulus that debases the currency.
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A U.K. factory index rose more than economists forecast in April, indicating that manufacturing barely shrank and adding to signs of an economic recovery.
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