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UK January construction PMI 48.8 vs 47.3 expected

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<ul><li>Prior 46.8</li></ul><p>The reading still shows a contraction but at least it is the highest since August last year. That shows some improvement in overall activity with the fall in new orders this time around being rather marginal. House building (44.2) remains the worst performing segment with marginal decline

Germany January construction PMI 36.3 vs 37.0 prior

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<ul><li>Prior 37.0</li></ul><p>The misery continues for Germany's construction sector to start the new year. January observed sustained declines in activity, new orders and employment. Looking at the details, housing activity remained the worst performer alongside a deeper downturn in commercial building projects.

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