Economic News
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UK private sector output growth hits six-month high
Monday 24 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Output growth in the UK private sector hit a six-month high in March, thanks to a rebound in the services sector, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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Heathrow had enough power capacity during outage - National Grid CEO
Monday 24 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - National Grid's chief executive said over the weekend Heathrow Airport had sufficient electrical capacity to remain operational during Friday's fire-related power outage, intensifyi... Read More
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Heathrow to resume limited flights after fire causes power cut
Friday 21 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - London's Heathrow airport said some operations would resume on Friday after a fire at a local electricity substation overnight caused a power outage, hitting more than 1,300 flights... Read More
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IATA criticises Heathrow over possible 'planning failure'
Friday 21 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The airline industry trade body has attacked Heathrow management for what appeared to be a "clear planning failure" in not having a sufficient backup power source after a fire at a ... Read More
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UK borrowing overshoots expectations in February
Friday 21 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK borrowing significantly overshot expectations in February, according to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK consumer confidence up in March but still 'fragile', GfK says
Friday 21 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the UK improved slightly in March, but remained "fragile", the results of a closely followed survey showed. Read More
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Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England left the cost of borrowing at 4.5% on Thursday, in a widely-expected decision. Read More
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German producer prices rise by less than forecast
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Producer prices across Germany rose by less than expected in February, official data showed on Thursday. Read More
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SNB sets rates at 0.25pc in fifth consecutive cut
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Switzerland's central bank reduced its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 0.25% on Thursday, marking its fifth consecutive cut since March 2024. Read More
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UK unemployment rate steady, wage growth remains 'relatively strong'
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate was unchanged in January, while wage growth slowed slightly but remained "relatively strong", according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for Na... Read More
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UK consumer sentiment stabilises, but outlook still uncertain
Thursday 20 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment improved slightly in March, according to a new survey out from the British Retail Consortium on Thursday, bouncing back after a record-low reading in February. Read More
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Southern Water seeking debt relief from some creditors - reports
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Southern Water is seeking debt relief from some of its creditors, it was reported on Wednesday, as its owner Macquarie Asset Management injected fresh capital into the struggling UK... Read More
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Bank of Japan keeps key policy rate at 0.5%
Wednesday 19 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan maintained its key policy rate steady at 0.5% on Wednesday, as expected. Read More
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VR headsets and yoga mats added to inflation basket
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Exercise mats, pre-cooked pulled pork and VR headsets have all been added to the basket of goods used to calculate inflation, the Office for National Statistics confirmed on Tuesday... Read More
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Gold hits fresh high as global tensions mount
Tuesday 18 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Gold prices hit fresh highs on Tuesday on the back of mounting geopolitical tensions, including renewed hostilities in the Middle East and the prospect of a global trade war. Read More
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UK consumers more pessimistic as job insecurity persists
Monday 17 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumers grew a little more pessimistic about their finances in March as job insecurity persisted, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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House prices rise in March; decade-high choice to benefit Spring buyers
Monday 17 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The average price of a home coming to market rose in March in line with the long-term average increase for that month, as many new sellers priced sensibly amid decade-high competiti... Read More
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Gold prices top $3,000 as macro, geopolitical fears hit risk appetite
Friday 14 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Gold prices topped the $3,000 mark for the first time in history on Friday as investors continue to seek safe havens amid fears about the global economy and the uncertain geopolitic... Read More
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UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in January
Friday 14 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy unexpectedly shrank in January, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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Eurozone industrial production rebounds in January
Thursday 13 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone industrial production surprised on the upside in January, official data showed on Thursday, supported by expansion in Germany, the bloc's biggest economy. Read More
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