IHS Markit/CIPS Flash PMIs (Dec.) & OBR Fiscal Data

The weak flash PMIs for the UK are another piece of evidence that suggests growth flat-lined in Q4. And if there isn’t a pick-up in the surveys in the next few months, then the MPC may respond by cutting interest rates. Meanwhile, the OBR’s new fiscal figures won’t prevent a fiscal stimulus in the Budget.

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