The robust rebound in manufacturing sales volumes suggest that GDP likely rebounded by 0.3% m/m in July. That suggests the economy began the third quarter on a solid footing, but the weak end to the second quarter means that third-quarter GDP growth will still be around 1.0% annualised.
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