UK factories' optimism highest since 2014 but activity weak - CBI
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LONDON (Reuters) - Optimism in British factories hit its highest in almost six years in the three months to January, according to a survey that added to signs of a post-election boost, prompting investors to trim bets that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next week.The Confederation of British Industry's quarterly gauge of manufacturing optimism rose to +23 in January from -44 in October, its highest level since April 2014.Still, gauges of output improved only slightly, adding to..