October’s CIPS/Markit report on services was something of a reality check to the generally positive economic news of recent weeks. Alongside last week’s disappointing manufacturing survey, it suggests that the economy is continuing to splutter. The MPC’s decision later this week over whether to further expand QE looks an even closer call.
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