• Prior 51.0

That’s a good positive number to add to the list of improving sectors. Hits highest for 3 years.

Anyone else notice the little pop in cable and GBP/JPY a minute before the figure?

Residential construction was the biggest gainer out of the three categories.

  • Business activity rises for third month running
  • Residential construction increases at fastest pace since June 2010
  • Steepest improvement in new order levels since April 2012
UK constr PMI 02 08 2013

Full report here