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As attention turns to the fallout from the Iran war on the global economy, the UK economy grew in line with expectations in the latest period, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This performance matching forecasts provides an initial snapshot of the economy before potential shocks.
The release comes at a sensitive time, as the regional conflict in the Middle East is expected to weigh on trade and energy prices. Current UK growth remains consistent with the previous quarter's average, indicating relative resilience before the crisis takes hold. The services sector, the main driver of the economy, shows stable performance according to preliminary data. A detailed ONS analysis of the war's impact has not yet been published.
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Sign InGoing forward, markets will focus on upcoming UK data such as PMIs and inflation indicators to gauge the damage. With no major UK economic releases in the near calendar, attention will remain on Middle East developments. Investors need to monitor any shifts in growth forecasts or Bank of England monetary policy in light of geopolitical events.