UK S&P Global Construction PMI (Mar) 45.6 vs. Exp. 43.9 (Prev. 44.5)

The UK S&P Global Construction PMI for March came in at 45.6, notably above expectations of 43.9 and slightly higher than the previous month’s 44.5.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 8 Apr 2026, 08:50 UTCOn the live feed at 08:30 UTC — 10 more headlines followed before this page went public

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UK S&P Global Construction PMI (Mar) 45.6 vs. Exp. 43.9 (Prev. 44.5)

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This beat suggests a stronger-than-anticipated performance in the construction sector, which could indicate resilience in economic activity, potentially influencing the broader outlook on growth and policy considerations.

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