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The UK manufacturing sector rebounded from its winter lull in March after activity surged ahead of the UK's pending departure from the EU, leading economists to suggest the sector could make a larger contribution to first-quarter GDP growth than previously thought.

The manufacturing sector in the UK remained in expansionary territory in February, shows data from IHS Markit.

The U.S. Dollar caught a bid late in the final session of the week even after January's labour market report delivered a surprise fall in wage growth, an increase in unemployment and a downgrade to earlier jobs growth numbers.

The manufacturing sector made a lacklustre start to 2019, as trends in output and new orders slowed and employment fell for only the second time in the past two-and-a-half years. IHS Markit also warn that the sector could be at risk of slipping into recession over coming weeks based on the evidence provided by January's survey.

UK manufacturing PMI for December read at above-consensus levels thanks to stronger inflows of new business and a solid increase in stocks of purchases.

The U.S. Dollar slumped Friday after November's eagerly-awaited nonfarm payrolls number surprised on the downside and after the report showed wage growth also declining during the recent month.

The Pound underperformed rivals Monday even after November's IHS Markit manufacturing PMI surprised on the upside, as concerns about the latest developments in the Brexit saga weighed on the British currency.

The Dollar pared losses Friday after official data revealed a stronger-than-anticipated increase in the number of jobs created by the economy during October, and a healthy pick-up in the rate of wage growth.

The U.K. manufacturing outlook darkened during October, according to the latest IHS Markit PMI survey, as "trade tensions" and "Brexit uncertainty" led to a decline in new orders and employment among the nation's industrial firms.

The Dollar strengthened Friday after official data showed the U.S. unemployment rate declining to a new multi-decade low while wages continue to grow at a healthy clip in September, which is significant for Federal Reserve (Fed) policy.

The British Pound strengthened against its main rivals at the start of the new month thanks to a strong Manufacturing PMI reading and news that the U.K. was prepared to shift its stance on the Irish border question to seal a Brexit deal before year-end.

The Dollar edged rose broadly Friday as traders responded to a better-than-expected nonfarm payrolls report for August, and a surprisingly strong set of wage numbers, while markets wait with baited breath to hear of whether President Donald Trump will go ahead with a second round of tariffs on a much larger portion of China's exports to the US. 

The British Pound is underperforming its major rivals at the start of the new week as a barrage of fresh Brexit developments combine with a some below-expectation manufacturing data.

The Dollar reversed course and slid lower Friday after official data showed US jobs growth surprising on the downside during July and as China retaliated against the latest salvo in President Donald Trump's "trade war".  

Pound Sterling is seen struggling at the start of the week with the release of manufacturing PMI for June offering no discernible boost, despite it comfortably beating analyst expectations.

Pound Sterling advanced against its developed world rivals during morning trading Friday as markets responded to surprise increase in the IHS Markit manufacturing PMI, which came after production at the UK's manufacturers rose faster than was expected during the recent month. 

The US Dollar strengthened during the noon session Friday as markets responded to a mixed labour market report for the April month, which saw unemployment hit a fresh 18 year low but wage growth disappoint.

The Pound extended its slide lower Tuesday as markets responded to the latest IHS Markit manufacturing PMI, which appeared to suggest the recent economic slowdown may have extended into the second-quarter. 

The Pound extended its lead over other major currencies Tuesday after the latest IHS Markit manufacturing survey showed British industrial firms shrugging off a period of inclement weather at the beginning of last month.

UK manufacturing data comes ahead of surveys of the construction and services sectors and a key Brexit-related speech from Prime Minister Theresa May Friday. All are important for the Pound.