European Investor
05 Oct 2026, 09:34
UK Private-Sector Growth Slows in September Despite Better-Than-Expected PMI Readings
UK business activity continued to expand in September, although momentum weakened from the previous month.
The S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 52.0, above the 51.7 market consensus but down from 52.5 in August.
The Services PMI showed a similar pattern, registering 52.1 versus expectations of 51.7, while also easing from 52.5 previously.
Both indexes remained above the 50 threshold, indicating continued expansion in the UK private sector. However, the decline from August suggests growth lost some momentum heading into the fourth quarter.
UK business activity continued to expand in September, although momentum weakened from the previous month.
The S&P Global Composite PMI came in at 52.0, above the 51.7 market consensus but down from 52.5 in August.
The Services PMI showed a similar pattern, registering 52.1 versus expectations of 51.7, while also easing from 52.5 previously.
Both indexes remained above the 50 threshold, indicating continued expansion in the UK private sector. However, the decline from August suggests growth lost some momentum heading into the fourth quarter.
