Economic News
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CMA launches probe into Global Payments acquisition of Worldpay
Tuesday 16 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Competition and Markets Authority launched a formal investigation into Global Payments' planned $24.25bn acquisition of Worldpay on Tuesday, escalating its scrutiny of a deal th... Read More
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Fund managers most bullish since February - Bank of America
Tuesday 16 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Fund managers were the most bullish in September they have been since February, according to the latest fund manager survey from Bank of America released on Tuesday. Read More
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UK unemployment rate unchanged in July - ONS
Tuesday 16 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate was unchanged in July, official data showed on Tuesday, in line with expectations, while wage growth cooled. Read More
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Gold prices hit fresh high ahead of US rates decision
Tuesday 16 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Gold prices hovered near $3,700 on Tuesday, on a weaker dollar and mounting expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this week. Read More
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German investor sentiment unexpectedly improves in September - ZEW
Tuesday 16 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment unexpectedly improved in September, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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Supermarket sales jump as shoppers seek out bargains - Worldpanel
Tuesday 16 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket sales jumped in August, industry data showed on Tuesday, on strong demand for back-to-school basics and budget-friendly own-brand ranges. Read More
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Trump hints that TikTok deal has been reached with China
Monday 15 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump indicated on Monday that the United States and China have reached a preliminary agreement to keep TikTok operating in the country, with a final decision expected follow... Read More
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UK manufacturing rebounds in Q3, but outlook uncertain
Monday 15 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Activity across the British manufacturing sector saw a "sharp rebound" over the third quarter, according to a survey out on Monday from Make UK and BDO, though producers are still l... Read More
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UK house prices tick modestly higher - Rightmove
Monday 15 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - House prices ticked modestly higher in September, industry research showed on Monday, on the back of improved affordability. Read More
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US consumer sentiment falls again in Sept - Uni of Michigan
Friday 12 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment fell again in September on worries over inflation and the labour market, according to a survey published on Friday. Read More
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UK households' inflation expectations rise in August - BoE
Friday 12 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK households' long-term inflation expectations rose in August to their highest level since 2019. Read More
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UK economy stagnates in July - ONS
Friday 12 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy stagnated in July, official data released on Friday showed, weighed down by weakness in the production sector. Read More
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UK retailers warn big shops 'at risk' under govt tax changes - BRC
Friday 12 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Up to 400 large retail stores face closure if the government pushes them into a higher business tax band, the British Retail Consortium claimed on Friday. Read More
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ECB leaves interest rates on hold
Thursday 11 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank once again kept interest rates on hold on Thursday, as widely expected. Read More
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Global oil supplies forecast to climb - IEA
Thursday 11 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Global oil supplies will rise by more than initially expected this year, the International Energy Agency said on Thursday. Read More
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Economic uncertainty weighs on UK house prices - Rics
Thursday 11 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - House prices softened in August, a closely-watched industry survey showed on Thursday, as economic uncertainty weighed on the market. Read More
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Trump calls on EU to impose 100% tariffs on China and India - reports
Wednesday 10 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump has called on the European Union to impose swinging tariffs on China and India, it was widely reported on Wednesday, as part of a combined action to pressurise Russia i... Read More
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Anglian and South West Water hit with £86m penalties over wastewater failures
Tuesday 09 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - Water regulator Ofwat confirmed on Tuesday that Anglian Water and South West Water will pay a combined £86.8m in fines following serious failures in their wastewater operations. Read More
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UK retailers cap off strong summer as August sales rise
Tuesday 09 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales grew at a solid pace in August, according to the British Retail Consortium, capping off a strong summer for retailers with activity receiving a boost from warm weath... Read More
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UK retailers cap off strong summer as August sales rise
Tuesday 09 Sep 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales grew at a solid pace in August, according to the British Retail Consortium, capping off a strong summer for retailers with activity receiving a boost from warm weath... Read More
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