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US and Iran agree roadmap for final peace deal
Monday 22 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US and Iran have agreed on a roadmap to reach a final peace deal within 60 days, according to Qatar and Pakistan. Read More
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US launches probe into German drug pricing policies
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US launched a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing policies on Friday, raising the prospect of tariffs or other measures if Washington finds that Berlin's approach un... Read More
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US-Iran Swiss peace summit called off
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Plans for the US and Iran to formally sign a deal to end war in the Middle East have been abruptly called off. Read More
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US initial jobless claims fall in line with expectations
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - US initial jobless claims fell more or less in line with expectations last week, according to figures released on Thursday by the Labor Department. Read More
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Eurozone construction output edges higher
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Construction output across the eurozone edged higher in April, while March's growth was revised sharply higher, according to data out on Thursday from Eurostat. Read More
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Swiss National Bank keeps rates on hold
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Swiss National Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, on a benign inflationary outlook. Read More
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Norges Bank leaves rates unchanged at 4.25% as expected
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank left its interest rate unchanged on Thursday at 4.25%, as expected, but signalled that rate hikes could be on the cards. Read More
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US and Iran sign interim peace deal
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US and Iran have signed an interim deal to end war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices sharply lower. Read More
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US retail sales rise 0.9pc in May
Wednesday 17 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - US retail sales rose 0.9% in May, according to advance estimates from the Census Bureau, hitting $763.7bn. Read More
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US mortgage demand weakens for fourth time in five weeks, applications down 3.8pc
Wednesday 17 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell for a fourth time in five weeks in the week ended 12 June, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association, with overall volumes down 3.8% despite benchm... Read More
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Eurozone inflation confirmed at highest since September 2023
Wednesday 17 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Inflation across the eurozone was confirmed at a two-and-a-half-year high in May, according to the final estimate from Eurostat published on Wednesday, as price pressures intensifie... Read More
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Oil supplies set to outstrip demand if peace deal holds - IEA
Wednesday 17 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil supplies are set to outstrip demand next year, the International Energy Agency forecast on Wednesday, after the US and Iran agreed a tentative peace deal. Read More
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Riksbank stands pat on rates but says chances of a hike this year have risen
Wednesday 17 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Sweden's Riksbank left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday at 1.75%, in line with expectations, but said there is now a higher chance of a rate hike later this year. Read More
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ECB chief economist says further rate hikes possible, dependent on data
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The chief economist of the European Central Bank has said that policymakers could raise interest rates further if the incoming data supports the decision, after the ECB hiked its es... Read More
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US homebuilding slows in May as starts tumble 15pc, permits edge lower
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - US housing starts and building permits both softened in May, according to the Census Bureau, pointing to a cooler pace of homebuilding activity. Read More
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Thames Water rescue deal at risk after government raises concerns
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Thames Water edged closer to possible re-nationalisation on Tuesday after the government baulked at a proposed £10bn rescue plan put in place by the stricken utility's creditors. Read More
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German investor sentiment unexpectedly improves in June - ZEW
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment unexpectedly improved in June amid hopes of an end to the Middle East conflict, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Ec... Read More
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BOJ lifts rates to highest since 1995, as expected
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan lifted its policy rate on Tuesday from 0.75% to 1% - the highest level since 1995 - in line with expectations. Read More
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Goldman Sachs cuts oil price forecast on Iran deal
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Goldman Sachs cut its oil price forecast on Tuesday as it now assumes an earlier recovery in Middle East supply following a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
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RBA holds rates but warns hikes still possible amid high inflation
Tuesday 16 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Australia's central bank held interest rates but warned that it was prepared to tighten monetary policy again if inflation persisted. Read More
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