U.K. manufacturing activity advances as orders surge

Source: Reuters
Manufacturing sector in the United Kingdom posts a considerable jump already during several months, while the benchmark PMI Index decreased slightly in January of the current year, reaching 56.7 points from 57.2 in December. Still, the reading above 50 points indicates an expansion. The data also showed an increase in orders from both abroad and domestic markets.
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