Konjunktur: Britische Wirtschaft mit kräftigstem Wachstum seit 2022
Vor allem das verarbeitende Gewerbe legt auf der Insel deutlich zu. Damit kann die britische Regierung das größte Wachstum seit dem Ende der Corona-Pandemie vorlegen.
London - The British economy experienced its strongest growth since October 2022 in August, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 2.1 percent compared to the previous month, marking the highest level since August 2022. Even when excluding the previous bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic, this remains the highest since December 2019.
The manufacturing sector drove the growth, with production expanding by 1.2 percent from the prior month, exceeding expectations. However, the service sector, which is crucial for the British economy, remained flat but performed better than analysts anticipated. Construction output showed a slight decrease.
The statistics agency also highlighted the impact of the artificial intelligence boom as a significant catalyst for economic growth. In the three months leading up to August, software development emerged as the primary driver of growth. The robust economic data provides a boost for British Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, who is set to present his budget in the near future.
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