UK service sector expands least in 5 months

NAMPA / DPA

2025-10-03

London (dpa-AFX) - The UK service sector growth eased markedly in September amid sluggish demand conditions, survey results from S&P Global showed on Friday. The headline services The Purchasing Managers' Index dropped to 50.8 in September from August's 16-month high of 54.2. This was below the flash score of 51.9. Nonetheless, a reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector. New orders rose only marginally in September, linked to clients' r......

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