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UK Economy Gets Surprise Boost From Weather, World Cup

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 13 August 2026, 08:53 UTC 1 min read
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Aug 13th, 2026 UK Economy Gets Surprise Boost From Weather, World Cup HSBC economist Liz Martins comments on the outlook for Bank of England policy after the economy unexpectedly expanded in June, buoyed by sunny weather and the football World Cup. She speaks on Bloomberg Television.

Aug 13th, 2026 UK Economy Gets Surprise Boost From Weather, World Cup HSBC economist Liz Martins comments on the outlook for Bank of England policy after the economy unexpectedly expanded in June, buoyed by sunny weather and the football World Cup. She speaks on Bloomberg Television.
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