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UK S&P Global Services PMI Final (Sep) 52.1 vs. Exp. 51.7 (Prev. 52.5)

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The final September UK Services PMI was 52.1, below the previous 52.5 but above expectations; the report cited demand and inflation pressures alongside sales headwinds and resilient technology-services demand.

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"Subdued demand conditions and rising inflationary pressures contributed to weaker business activity expectations for the year ahead." "Geopolitical tensions, squeezed consumer budgets and higher borrowing costs were cited as sales headwinds. Resilient demand for technology services remained the main bright spot, while some firms noted receding risk aversion among clients."

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