Friday preview: Industrial production to rebound

Compared to some of its peers in the recruitment sector, SThree had a commendable first half in tough market conditions, but those conditions have shown no signs of improvement in the last two months, so Friday's interim management statement may be one of no more than quiet satisfaction.

Compared to some of its peers in the recruitment sector, SThree had a commendable first half in tough market conditions, but those conditions have shown no signs of improvement in the last two months, so Friday's interim management statement may be one of no more than quiet satisfaction.

France and Germany notched up year-on-year increases in gross profit of 23% and 17% respectively in the first half of 2012.

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