UK August monthly GDP +0.1% vs +0.1% m/m expected

Prior 0.0%; revised to -0.1%Services output 0.0% vs +0.1% m/m expectedPrior +0.1%; revised to 0.0%Industrial output +0.4% vs +0.1% m/m expectedPrior -0.9%; revised to -0.4%Manufacturing output +0.7% vs +0.2% m/m expectedPrior -1.3%; revised to -1.1%Construction output -0.3% vs 0.0% m/m expectedPrior +0.2%; revised to 0.0%The headline reading matches estimates but there is more to scrutinise in the details of the report. There was a negative revision to July monthly GDP and services output was also flat in both months in July and August. Instead, the marginal growth in August largely stems from some improvements in the industrial side of things.Overall, it’s not one to shift the outlook for the BOE all too much with the central bank still widely expected to keep the bank rate unchanged at the start of November next.
This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.

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the downward revisions in services and construction output suggest underlying weaknesses that could dampen economic optimism. This highlights a potential disconnect between headline figures and the reality on the ground, signaling that investors should remain cautious. As manufacturing shows resilience, it may not be enough to offset the broader concerns, indicating that the recovery could be more fragile than previously thought.