11 April | Other

UK economy demonstrates unexpectedly strong growth in February

UK economy demonstrates unexpectedly strong growth in February

The UK economy registered its strongest growth in nearly a year during February. This followed January's stagnant period, when figures were revised upward from an estimated 0.1% decline to zero growth. GDP expanded by 0.5%, significantly outpacing economists' 0.1% rise forecast. All major sectors recorded gains, with manufacturing output surging 2.2%, significantly exceeding the 0.2% forecast.

According to Liz McKeown, Director of Economic Statistics at the ONS, strong increase in computer programming, telecommunications, and motor trade sectors drove the positive economic performance. The industrial sector received a boost from electronics and pharmaceuticals, which offset recent declines in automobile production.

Despite these positive trends, Bloomberg cautions that the current economic recovery may prove temporary. The Trump administration's tariffs could potentially slow global GDP growth and exert pressure on the UK economy. The agency suggests this uncertainty raises the likelihood of further Bank of England interest rate cuts.

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