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U.K. services growth accelerated more than economists forecast last month as signs mount that the recovery may strengthen, adding to the case for Bank of England policy makers to refrain from further stimulus.
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The Bank of England left its stimulus program unchanged as officials assess recent signs of strength in the economy after it returned to growth in the first quarter.
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Britain had its smallest February budget deficit since 2008 after the Treasury received a second installment of cash from the Bank of England and proceeds from the sale of fourth-generation mobile spectrum.
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U.K. manufacturing unexpectedly shrank in February as new orders plunged, reviving concerns that the economy may slip into a triple-dip recession.
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U.K. service industries unexpectedly maintained their pace of growth in May and employment rose as demand increased.
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Swiss stocks advanced to a two-month high as better-than-forecast manufacturing reports from Switzerland to China and Japan eased concern that global economic growth is slowing.
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Britain’s economy shrank in the fourth quarter as exports fell and an uncertain outlook depressed company investment.
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Most Swiss stocks fell as Greek parties called new elections after failing to form a government, offsetting a report showing that Germany’s economy expanded at a faster pace than forecast.
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Bank of England officials will probably discuss the threat of a triple-dip recession today and prepare to sit on their hands as a looming change of governor overshadows the remainder of Mervyn King’s term.
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U.K. services unexpectedly grew at the fastest pace in four months in January, indicating the economy may avoid an unprecedented triple-dip recession.
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