Economic News
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UK government borrowing overshoots forecasts in October
Friday 21 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK government borrowed more than expected in October, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics, heaping more pressure on Chancellor Rachel R... Read More
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UK retail sales fall for first time since May
Friday 21 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales unexpectedly fell in October, official data showed on Friday, as consumers held back on spending ahead of the Black Friday sales. Read More
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UK private sector growth eases in run-up to Budget
Friday 21 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK private sector growth eased in November as decisions were put on hold in the run-up to the Budget, according to a survey released on Friday. Read More
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UK consumer sentiment weakens ahead of Budget - GfK
Friday 21 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence weakened ahead of the Budget, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as households braced for possible bad news. Read More
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Manufacturing output falls at fastest pace since Aug 2020 - CBI
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK manufacturing output volumes fell in November at the fastest pace since August 2020 amid uncertainty ahead of the Budget, according to the latest Industrial Trends survey from th... Read More
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China's central bank leaves key lending rates unchanged
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - China's central bank left two key benchmark lending rates on hold on Thursday, as widely expected. Read More
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UK consumer confidence sinks as Budget uncertainty ramps up
Thursday 20 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence dropped sharply this month, according to a survey out on Thursday from the British Retail Consortium, falling to levels not seen since April when the US waged a ... Read More
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UK house price inflation eases as Budget uncertainty prompts slowdown
Wednesday 19 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK house price inflation eased in September, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday, as uncertainty ahead of the Autumn Budget next week prompted ... Read More
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Eurozone inflation eases to 2.1%
Wednesday 19 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation eased in October, official data showed on Wednesday, in line with expectations. Read More
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UK inflation rate falls to 3.6%
Wednesday 19 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - The rate of inflation slowed slightly last month, official data published on Wednesday showed, adding weight to expectations the Bank of England may trim interest rates in December. Read More
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UK bank deposit protection limit rising to £120,000 from December
Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK savers are to receive a boost in deposit protection if their bank collapses with the amount of cash shielded rising to a higher-than-expected £120,000 next month. Read More
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Google boss says 'no-one immune' if AI bubble bursts
Tuesday 18 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - No company would be immune if the artificial intelligence bubble burst, the head of Google's parent firm said on Tuesday. Read More
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Morgan Stanley sees S&P 500 hitting 7,800 by end 2026, reviews European equities
Monday 17 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - Morgan Stanley adjusted its ratings on European equities on Monday and lifted its price target on the S&P 500, driven by strong earnings growth. Read More
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UK consumer sentiment slides ahead of Budget
Monday 17 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment softened in November, a survey suggested on Monday, as uncertainty mounted ahead of this month's Budget. Read More
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Budget jitters weigh heavily as house prices slide - Rightmove
Monday 17 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - House prices fell in November, industry data published on Monday showed, as the spike in supply and mounting uncertainty around the Budget weighed heavily. Read More
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Redbird abandons £500m Telegraph bid
Friday 14 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - US investment firm RedBird Capital abandoned its £500m bid to acquire the Telegraph Media Group (TMG) on Friday, ending months of uncertainty over the future ownership of the Daily ... Read More
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Chancellor to scrap income tax hikes - report
Friday 14 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK gilts came under pressure on Friday, after it was reported Rachel Reeves had ditched plans to increase income taxes in the Budget. Read More
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Eurozone industrial production disappoints
Thursday 13 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - Industrial production ticked only modestly higher in the Eurozone in September, official data showed on Thursday, missing expectations for a larger gain. Read More
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UK housing market stumbles ahead of Budget - Rics
Thursday 13 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK housing market faltered in October, a closely-watched survey suggested on Thursday, as uncertainty ahead of the autumn Budget continued to climb. Read More
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in September
Thursday 13 Nov 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in September, according to data released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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