UK Builders Hopeful of Turnaround as PMI Shows Slowdown Easing
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The UK construction industry has seen a slowdown in decline, with builders expressing optimism about a potential turnaround, despite a 13th consecutive month of contraction.
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Bloomberg
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UK Builders Hopeful of Turnaround as PMI Shows Slowdown Easing
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Neutral · 70%
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2026-02-05 09:30
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- 41917
Original source
Britain’s construction industry shrank for a 13th straight month in January, according to a prominent survey, but the pace of decline eased and builders are increasingly confident of a turnaround.
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Original article published by Bloomberg on February 5, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.