HSBC's monthly purchasing managers index for the services sector produced a reading of 50.7 in May, marking one of the slowest months in the survey's eight-year history.
The survey is compiled by sending questionnaires to around 400 private sector, non-manufacturing companies. A reading above 50 suggests growth, but this month's figure was lower than the 51.4 score in April.
"Anecdotal evidence suggested that tough market conditions weighed on services activity growth," the bank said.
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