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We may, therefore, see trends improve once the election period comes to an end.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Moreover, confidence in the year ahead outlook remained strong, and firms increased employment to the largest extent in ten months.<br \/>\n&#8220;In terms of inflation, there remains little sign of cost pressures picking up to any great extent, encouraging firms to expand purchasing activity. 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