Weaker-than-expected services sector figures are 'warning signals' for the economy

Growth in services sector slowed in August, according to latest PMI survey; a weaker-than-expected performance Disappointing services figures send "warning signals" about the health of the UK economy, says IHS Markit Services PMI figures across Europe below economists' forecasts; pound retreats to flat territory against dollar FTSE 100 rebounds back into positive territory as North Korea-inspired risk aversion wanes on stock markets Housebuilder Barratt Developments leads the pack early on...