UK posts fastest quarterly growth in years as AI fuels consumer spending

The UK reported its fastest quarterly growth in years, driven by AI-fueled consumer spending that helped households absorb an energy shock; Germany is also expected to beat growth forecasts.

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2026-11-12 11:44 · Semafor Technology
UK and Germany expected to beat growth forecasts

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