The survey said “business activity and new orders both expanded at notably slower rates than seen in May, as some firms reported softer than expected market demand.”
New orders eased to a six-month low amid reports of new export business grew solidly, despite the rate of increase edging down to the softest since January.
Meanwhile, employment climbed for the fifth consecutive month, with the speed of job creation being the strongest in three months.
Finally, business sentiment improved for the first time in five months amid hopes of stronger economic conditions and greater amounts of new work to support growth.
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