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Market forecast: Into the headwinds

By 2022-08-03T05:00:00

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Output has recovered almost to pre-pandemic levels, but optimism is falling in the face of inflation, recruitment challenges and red tape

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Tender price index 鈻�

Tender prices rose 9% over the 12 months to Q2 2022. Elevated price inflation will continue for the rest of 2022, as an enduring mix of supply-side factors affect the economy and the building sector.

黑洞社区 cost index 鈻�

A composite measure of construction input costs increased by 11.4% over the year to Q2 2022. High inflation is set to remain part of the commercial picture for some time.

Consumer prices index 鈻�

The consumer prices index rose by 9.1% in the 12 months to May 2022. This is the highest annual rate in 40 years.

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