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A few highlights from IHS Markit UK PMI: -.......>

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UK: A few highlights from IHS Markit UK PMI:
- Composite signalled by far the fastest decline in business activity since
comparable figures were first compiled over two decades ago
- Combined monthly decline in manufacturing and services activity exceeded the
downturn seen at the height of the global financial crisis by a wide margin
- Average prices charged decreased at the steepest pace since this index began
in November 1999, reflecting widespread discounting strategies to help stimulate
sales
- April survey reading is consistent with GDP falling at a quarterly rate of
approximately 7%, but in reality this could be lower as PMI excludes
self-employed & retail

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