GBP/USD hits fresh lows sub-1.31, as UK Dec Construction PMI surprises negatively with 44.4

The construction sector activity in the UK contracted further last month, the latest survey report from Markit Economics showed this Friday.

The final Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) came in at 44.4 in December, down sharply from 45.3 recorded in November while missing the consensus estimates pointing to a reading of 45.9.

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