Published On Oct 11, 2024, 2:08 AM
The UK economy showed signs of recovery in August, with a growth of 0.2% attributed to strong performance from manufacturers and retail businesses. This comes after two months of stagnant growth. However, officials emphasize that the overall economic situation indicates a trend of slowing growth, prompting the government to prepare for a budget presentation at the end of October.
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Given the slight recovery in the UK economy and positive indicators from the manufacturing and retail sectors, investment in UK-focused funds may be a good opportunity. However, caution is advised due to broader concerns about slowing growth.
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