The British construction sector expanded at its fastest
pace since March last month, buoyed by a strong performance in residential
projects as output and volumes picked up in the months after the country's
Brexit vote. The closely-watched
Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers' Index stood at 52.6 last
month, compared with analysts' expectations for a 51.8 figure and with the 52.3
reading recorded in September. A reading above the 50.0 mark indicates growth,
and October was the first time in four months the sector had reported signs of
expansion. Read more on the IBT website.
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