's Head of Investment Strategy, Abi Oladimeji, says the global economic backdrop is weak and could be vulnerable to a "shock" if the Ukraine crisis escalates.
Following the release of today’s Construction PMI figures, Phil Harris, Director at BLP Insurance, comments on the sector: “After skirting precariously close to the abyss, the construction sector has fallen into contraction (49.5) for the first time since March 2018. The main symptoms are a fear of a potential Brexit cliff face, lethargic commercial activity and major concerns about the long-term viability of Help to Buy.
