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China trade trade growth accelerates sharply in June
Tuesday 14 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's trade growth accelerated sharply in June, driven by surging global demand for AI‑related hardware and a rush by exporters to ship goods ahead of expected US tariff inc... Read More
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Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade, announces toll
Monday 13 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Monday that the US was reinstating the naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz with immediate effect and that all commercial vessels will be charged "at the rate... Read More
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Oil prices rise as US-Iran tensions escalate
Monday 13 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices rose on Monday as the US insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, despite Iran claiming it had closed the vital waterway following further military exchanges. Read More
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US existing home sales fall, but prices hit record high
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Existing home sales in the United States unexpectedly declined in June, according to the National Association of Realtors, though home prices soared as affordability trends picked u... Read More
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US jobless claims fall to six-week low
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Claims for unemployment benefits in the United States unexpectedly fell last week, according to the Department of Labor, hitting their lowest level since the middle of May. Read More
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German trade surplus jumps as US shipments surge
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Germany's trade surplus unexpectedly jumped in May, according to the country's federal statistics agency, as exports climbed to their highest level in three and a half years, driven... Read More
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Consumer inflation eases in China while producer prices rocket
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer inflation slowed slightly in China last month, official data showed on Thursday, narrowly missing expectations, while producer prices hit a near four-year high. Read More
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Consumer inflation eases in China while producer prices rocket
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer inflation slowed slightly in China last month, official data showed on Thursday, narrowly missing expectations, while producer prices hit a near four-year high. Read More
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US and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes
Thursday 09 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US has launched another round of attacks against Iran as tensions between the two countries continue to flare. Read More
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IMF lifts UK growth forecast for 2026, trims global projection
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund nudged its global growth forecast a touch lower on Wednesday, but upgraded its expectations for the UK. Read More
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US wholesale inventories tick up in May
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US wholesale inventories edged higher in May, according to revised Census Bureau data, offering a fresh read on stock levels across the sector. Read More
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US mortgage applications fall by 2.2pc
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US mortgage applications fell by 2.2% on the week ended 3 July, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Read More
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Trump vows to cut all trade with 'terrible partner' Spain
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US will cut off all trade with Spain, Donald Trump claimed on Wednesday, as tensions over defence spending continued between the two countries. Read More
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Trump says ceasefire is over, calls Iranian leaders 'scum'; oil surges
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is over after both countries exchanged strikes overnight. Read More
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Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange strikes
Wednesday 08 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the US and Iran exchanged strikes overnight, threatening the fragile ceasefire between the two. Read More
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US trade deficit widens sharply in May
Tuesday 07 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US trade deficit widened sharply in May, according to the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, as exports fell and imports picked up. Read More
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German industrial production unexpectedly sparks in May
Tuesday 07 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - German industrial production sparked in May, official data showed on Tuesday, surpassing expectations. Read More
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US services activity expands in June
Monday 06 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - US services activity expanded again in June, according to separate surveys from S&P Global and the Institute for Supply Management, though both pointed to only modest growth and lin... Read More
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German factory orders rebound more strongly than expected
Monday 06 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - German factory orders rebounded more strongly than expected in May, rising 1.9% month-on-month after a revised 3.2% decline in April, official data showed on Monday. Read More
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Downturn in eurozone construction sector deepens in June
Monday 06 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the eurozone construction sector deepened in June, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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