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Q3 GDP Unrevised at 0.6%; Household.........>

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UK DATA: Q3 GDP Unrevised at 0.6%; Household Finances Deteriotate  
-UK Q3 Business Investment -1.1% Vs -1.2% First Estimate, -0.4% Q2  
-UK Q3 Savings Ratio 3.8% Vs 4.1% Q2 
-UK Q3 Net Trade Adds +0.1pp to Q3 GDP Vs +0.8 Contribution Previous Est 
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UK GDP was confirmed at 0.6% q/q in Q3 in its final estimate, the 
highest quarterly outturn since 2016 Q4. Most input components were 
largely unrevised, although a dopwnward revision to net trade was 
confirmed. Alongside the National Accounts, the Quartertly Sector 
Accounts highlighted household balance sheets weakening. The Household's 
savings ratio moderated 0.3pp to 3.8% while disposable income growth was 
flat on the quarter (down from 0.9% growth in Q2). Households' net 
lending position came in negative, -stg8.035 in Q3, for the eigth 
straight quarter - the worst run since records began in Q1 1987.    

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