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UK S&P Global Services PMI Final (Jan) 54.0 vs. Exp. 54.3 (Prev. 51.4)

The final reading of the UK S&P Global Services PMI for January came in slightly below expectations, suggesting an ongoing recovery in the service sector but one that is cautious.

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  • "A number of firms suggested that post-Budget clarity had contributed to a broader improvement in client confidence."
  • "Service sector companies appear cautiously optimistic about their growth prospects for the next 12 months, with confidence the highest seen since October 2024. However, there were again gloomy signals for the UK labour market outlook as staff hiring decreased at a steeper pace in January as firms looked to offset rising payroll costs."
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While the index indicates an overall improvement in client confidence post-Budget, the contraction in hiring signals potential headwinds for the labor market, which could influence monetary policy considerations moving forward.

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