British construction activity fell at the fastest rate in nearly three and a half years last month, the latest Markit/CIPS Construction PMI survey has found. The index sank to 49 in August, from 50.9 in July - its second lowest reading since February 2010 and the sharpest drop since April 2009. A reading below 50 represents contraction.
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机译:Markit / CIPS Construction PMI最新调查显示,上个月英国建筑活动以近三年半来最快的速度下降。该指数从7月份的50.9跌至8月份的49,这是自2010年2月以来的第二低读数,也是自2009年4月以来的最大跌幅。低于50的读数代表着收缩。
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