UK manufacturers reported a notable fall in new orders in the three months to January due to declines in both domestic and export orders and they expect another fall in the coming quarter, the quarterly Industrial Trends survey from the Confederation of British Industry showed on Wednesday.
The order book balance fell to -21 percent, which was the fastest fall since July 2020. A balance of 13 percent expects another decline in orders in the three months to April.
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June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.