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The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) survey's total order book balance in the United Kingdom declined by five points to -23 in April 2024, down from March's six-month high of -18. This figure fell below market expectations of -16 and well beneath the survey's long-run average of -13. Manufacturers expect output to rise over the next three months, with expectations being the strongest since October 2023. However, price pressures continued to build, with the corresponding index rising to +27 in April from +21 in March, marking the highest level since February 2023. Finally, the CBI's quarterly business optimism gauge rose to +9, reaching the highest level in nearly three years.