The construction industry saw its performance go into reverse in July, an Ulster Bank survey finds.
Economic growth in Northern Ireland slowed in July after an initial boost from Covid-19 lockdown easing earlier this year, an Ulster Bank survey shows.It is considered a reliable indicator of economic performance.
Rising workloads meant firms created more jobs last month with a pick-up in hiring reported in both retail and manufacturing. Three of the four sectors - services, retail and manufacturing - saw an increase in activity; construction was the only sector to see a dip in activity.
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