Economic News
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UK hiring downturn eases in January, KPMG-REC report finds
Monday 09 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The hiring downturn across the UK eased slightly in January, according to a report out on Monday from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, with candidate availabilit... Read More
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US consumer sentiment unexpectedly improves in February
Friday 06 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - US consumer sentiment unexpectedly improved in February, according to a preliminary survey released on Friday. Read More
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House prices rebound to record high in January - Halifax
Friday 06 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - House prices rebounded in January to a record high, according to figures released on Friday by Halifax. Read More
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German December exports beat forecasts; Industrial production falls
Friday 06 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - German exports rose more than expected in December compared with the previous month, but industrial production fell, preliminary data from federal statistics office Destatis showed ... Read More
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Bank of England keeps interest rates on hold
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England left the cost of borrowing on hold on Thursday, as widely forecast, following a surprisingly close vote. Read More
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ECB holds interest rates at 2%, as expected
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank held interest rates at 2% on Thursday for the fifth meeting in a row, as widely expected. Read More
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Eurozone retail sales fall by more than expected
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Retail volumes fell by more than expected in the Eurozone in December, official figures released on Thursday showed. Read More
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UK new car market grows in January but EV demand eases - SMMT
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK new car market grew in January, although demand for battery electric cars eased, according to figures released on Thursday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (... Read More
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UK construction sector downturn eases in January
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the UK construction sector eased in January, according to a survey released on Thursday. Read More
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German factory orders unexpectedly soar in January
Thursday 05 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - German factory orders soared in January, official data showed on Thursday, far outstripping expectations for a modest decline. Read More
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US private sector adds fewer jobs than expected in January
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose less than expected in January, according to figures released by ADP on Wednesday. Read More
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Regulators, industry step up scrutiny on motor finance claims market
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK regulators and industry bodies stepped up scrutiny of the motor finance claims market on Wednesday, as preparations continued for a major consumer redress scheme, amid warnings a... Read More
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Eurozone private sector growth slows in January - PMI
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's economy continued to expand in January, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, but the pace of growth slowed as demand faltered. Read More
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UK services sector grows in January but job losses continue
Wednesday 04 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the UK services sector grew in January at the fastest pace since last August, but job losses continued, according to a survey released on Wednesday. Read More
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FCA welcomes fall in insurance premium finance costs
Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - People who pay for insurance monthly are saving an estimated £157m a year after a fall in the cost of premium finance, it was reported on Tuesday, following regulatory scrutiny by t... Read More
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Gold and silver prices bounce back from recent selloff
Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Gold and silver prices bounced back on Tuesday from the recent heavy selloff, with the yellow metal on track for its biggest daily gain since 2008. Read More
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Shop price inflation eases to nine-month low - Worldpanel
Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shop price inflation continued to soften in January, industry data showed on Tuesday, reaching a nine-month low. Read More
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RBA lifts rates as inflation worries resurface
Tuesday 03 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Australia's central bank lifted interest rates by a quarter point on Tuesday in response to inflation running above its 2 -3% target level and a tight labour market. Read More
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UK manufacturing growth hits 17-month high
Monday 02 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing growth in the UK hit a 17-month high in January, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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UK manufacturing growth hits 17-month high
Monday 02 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing growth in the UK hit a 17-month high in January, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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