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Shares in the housebuilding sector fell again today after Barratt Developments revealed a drop in its average sale price.
The update amid the impact of higher mortgage costs came as it emerged that the UK GDP declined 0.1% during May.
Sterling still rose above $1.30 for the first time since April 2022, however, as the dollar continues to weaken on expectations of an imminent pause in US rate hikes.