UK S&P Global Construction PMI (Dec) 40.1 vs. Exp. 42.5 (Prev. 39.4)

The UK S&P Global Construction PMI for December printed at 40.1, missing expectations of 42.5 and marking a slight improvement from the previous reading of 39.4.

Newsquawk StaffNewswiresPublished 7 Jan 2026, 09:50 UTCOn the live feed at 09:30 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Tentative trade in early hours and ahead of key US data; Utilities and Construction outperform

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UK S&P Global Construction PMI (Dec) 40.1 vs. Exp. 42.5 (Prev. 39.4)

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This significant miss suggests ongoing weakness in the construction sector, which may prompt concerns about broader economic activity and influence monetary policy considerations moving forward.

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