UK manufacturing sector holds steady at the expansion threshold. November's S&P Global Manufacturing PMI came in at 50.2, matching both last month's reading and analyst expectations.

The index sitting right at 50.2 means Britain's factory activity is barely staying in growth territory—anything above 50 signals expansion, while below indicates contraction. This flat performance suggests the manufacturing sector isn't gaining momentum but hasn't slipped backward either.

For market watchers, this stagnant PMI reading reflects the broader uncertainty facing UK manufacturers. No surprises here, but no breakthroughs either. The sector's treading water as headwinds from global demand and domestic challenges persist.