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Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 58.4 from 56.5 in March

New export orders at services firms hit two-year high

Growth in the services sector rebounded in April from a dip the previous month that followed some of the worst weather seen for nearly 30 years, a survey showed today.

Business • 03 May 18

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index improved to 55.3 in April from 54.1 in March

Manufacturing growth picks up from 12-month low - PMI

Manufacturing growth rebounded in April from a weather-hit 12-month low the previous month although the expansion in new orders slowed somewhat, a new survey shows today.

Business • 01 May 18

Investec's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index eased to 56.2 in February from 57.6 in January

Manufacturing growth moderates in February - PMI

Growth in the manufacturing sector moderated in February after record expansion at the end of last year amid indications that capacity constraints may be starting to emerge in the fast growing economy.

Business • 01 Mar 18

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 57.5 in October from 58.7 in September

Services sector growth slips to 11-month low in October

Growth in the country's services sector slowed to an 11-month low in October following a sharp fall in expectations about future business.

Business • 03 Nov 17

The Investec Purchasing Managers' index rose to 56.1 in August from 54.6 a month earlier

Manufacturing growth hits two-year high in August

Growth in the manufacturing sector hit a two-year high in August, as firms' expansion into more markets and securing of new business added to signs that the economy is showing few signs of slowing down.

Business • 01 Sep 17

Te Investec Purchasing Managers' index rose to 56 in June from 55.9 in May.

Manufacturing growth hits 23-month high in June

Growth among manufacturers reached a near two-year high in June, as companies showing few signs of an early hit from Britain's Brexit vote further added to headcount and built up inventories.

Business • 03 Jul 17

Investec's Services Purchasing Managers' Index slipped to 60.6 in February from the seven-month high of 61 in January

Services sector growth slips back in February - PMI

Growth in the country's services sector slipped slightly in February but remained close to January's post-Brexit high and confidence about the future continued to grow.

Business • 03 Mar 17

Philip O'Sullivan