The rise in the flash composite activity PMI, from 48.7 in October to 50.1 in November, is still consistent with a mild contraction in real GDP. However, activity isn’t weak enough to reduce inflationary pressures quickly. That’s why we don’t think the Bank of England will be able to cut interest rates from 5.25% until late in 2024.
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