Lloyds Survey: UK companies' optimism on economy hits 6-month lows

Results of the latest Lloyds Bank’s survey showed that the UK companies’ optimism on the economy was at their lowest levels in six months.

Key Findings of the survey via Reuters:

Companies at their least optimistic about the economy in six months

But overall confidence levels remain just slightly below average

Survey points to moderate growth

"Confidence remains just below the long-term average and is consistent with a moderately positive pace of economic expansion"

A small rise in overall business confidence

A big drop in businesses' assessment of the health of the economy