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UK S&P Global Composite PMI Flash (Apr) 52.0 vs. Exp. 50.2 (Prev. 50.3, Low. 49, High. 50.2)

The UK S&P Global Composite PMI for April came in significantly above expectations, suggesting a rebound in economic activity.

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  • "Prices are rising not just because of surging energy costs, but also due to increases in charges levied for a wide variety of goods and services, with price hikes often stoked by supply concerns,"
  • "Prices have spiked higher at a rate not previously seen by the survey outside of the pandemic, suggesting inflation could rise more than many forecasters have been anticipating"
  • "The survey highlights the difficult choices facing policymakers at the Bank of England. The spike in price pressures will add to calls for rate hikes to dampen inflation, but the Bank will need to carefully assess the degree to which economic growth might weaken"
  • "...April’s PMI is indicative of the economy rebounding from a flat picture in March to a 0.2% quarterly growth rate, the details of the survey hint strongly that this pace cannot be sustained should the crisis persist.”
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However, the notable spike in price pressures indicates potential inflationary risks that could compel the Bank of England to consider rate hikes, despite concerns over sustaining growth amid these rising costs.

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