UK PMI release reveals industry weakness

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Source: Bloomberg
Data on UK's PMI surprised investors on Tuesday by entering negative territory with 49.2 points, plunging from 50.1 points in March. Investor Expectations were missed by 2 points as result to falling output and rising uncertainty over global and domestic economic conditions, which are believed to contribute to a further downturn during the second quarter.
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