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UK Economy Headed for a Rocky End of 2023 and Risk of Recession
The UK economy is heading for a rocky final quarter of 2023 after a string of indicators this week prompted the Bank of England to halt its quickest monetary tightening in three decades. Recession warnings are flashing, with a survey of purchasing managers pointing toward a contraction and potential jump in unemployment. The result prompted a quick shift in the policy debate away from fighting inflation and toward the risks buffeting the economy. While this week’s data showed that the threat from inflation is in retreat, there were several concerns about a protracted downturn are rising up the agenda, complicating ... (full story)