The survey showed growth across services companies resumed in January for the first time since August, while a downturn in manufacturing eased. CONSUMERS MORE CONFIDENTThe public became much more upbeat about the prospects for Britain’s economy after the election, according to a survey commissioned by payment card company Barclaycard. However, there are doubts as to how much consumer confidence in the economy really matters. And while the Barclaycard survey showed an increase in optimism among consumers, the British Retail Consortium reported dismal Christmas trading for major store chains. The survey was conducted Dec. 5 to Dec. 17, straddling the election result.

Source: Pakistan Today January 26, 2020 13:30 UTC