UK business confidence falls sharply

Story date: 2007-10-23 04:51:00
Added on: 2007-10-23 06:00:41

Financial Times - Economists said the figures were unlikely to increase the prospects of an early cut in interest rates. They noted manufacturers’ expectations and current business remained above the long-run average, suggesting activity in the sector had peaked but ...


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