LONDON (Reuters) -Confidence levels among British employers hit a fresh nine-year high this month as companies became more optimistic about the outlook for the economy, according to a survey published on Monday. The Lloyds Bank Business Barometer rose by one point to 51%, the highest since November 2015, adding to an 11-point jump in May following a tumble in April when U.S. President Donald Trump announced a big jump in import tariffs, many of which have since been suspended. Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said a rise in hiring intentions – with 60% of firms expecting higher staffing levels in the coming year – suggested employers were starting to prepare for future growth.Read More
