The UK manufacturing sector contracted at the steepest pace in five months in September amid weak demand in both domestic and foreign markets, survey results from S&P Global showed on Wednesday.
The factory Purchasing Managers' Index fell to a five-month low of 46.2 in September from 47.0 in August. The flash estimate was also 46.2. A reading below 50.0 indicates contraction.
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