UK recovery to 'remain bumpy': Fund managers react to 0.1% GDP increase

Below economic forecasts

Lauren Mason
clock • 3 min read

UK GDP rose by 0.1% in July, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth for the economy, but also falling by 90 basis points compared to June’s uptick of 1%.

The figures from the Office for National Statistics came in well below forecasts of 0.5%, and mean the three-month over three-month rate of growth came in at 3.6%, compared to June's rate of 4.8%. Production output was the biggest positive contributor to the UK economy, having grown by 1.2% following the reopening of an oil field production site. The construction sector contracted for the fourth consecutive month, following price increases caused by difficulties sourcing the likes of steel, concrete, timber and glass. Overall, the UK economy remains 2% below pre-pandemic levels. Em...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment

Why are so many active fund managers underperforming?

Why are so many active fund managers underperforming?

US tech stocks have dominated market performance for a long time

Laith Khalaf
clock 29 January 2025 • 5 min read
Diversification: The case for looking further afield in 2025

Diversification: The case for looking further afield in 2025

'The best gains of all could come from casting the investment net far and wide'

Sheldon MacDonald
clock 28 January 2025 • 4 min read
RGL adds further 1,500 Woodford investors to lawsuit against Hargreaves Lansdown

RGL adds further 1,500 Woodford investors to lawsuit against Hargreaves Lansdown

Total of approximately 6,600 claimants

Cristian Angeloni
clock 27 January 2025 • 2 min read