Markit survey confounds more optimistic forecasts with loss of momentum in housebuilding and civil engineeringGrowth in Britains construction industry has slowed unexpectedly in July,hurt by a loss of momentum in housebuilding and civil engineering, according to a recent survey that highlighted the economy’s reliance on the services sector. The monthly Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) published on Tuesday fell to 57.1 after hitting a four-month tall of 58.1 in June, and confounding a Reuters poll estimate for a rise to 58.4.
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Source: theguardian.com