Economic News
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Bank of Japan holds rates, but raises inflation forecasts
Thursday 31 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 0.5% on Thursday, while raising its inflation forecasts more than expected, in a sign it could be edging closer to another rate... Read More
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US private sector employment rises more than expected in July - ADP
Wednesday 30 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in July, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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Santander to cut UK jobs, close branches despite record group profit
Wednesday 30 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Santander UK announced it was cutting more than 2,000 jobs and closing more branches on Wednesday as part of a sweeping cost-reduction programme, coinciding with a 5% fall in first-... Read More
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US consumer confidence improves more than expected in July
Tuesday 29 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - US consumer confidence improved more than expected in July, according to data released on Tuesday. Read More
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UK mortgage approvals rise in June - BoE
Tuesday 29 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage approvals rose in June, according to the latest Money and Credit report released on Tuesday by the Bank of England. Read More
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EY ITEM Club lifts UK GDP forecast, but predicts slowdown in 2026
Monday 28 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The EY ITEM Club has lifted its UK GDP projections for 2025 but expects growth to "remain subdued" next year, owing to economic disruption from global trade turmoil, macro uncertain... Read More
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UK retail sales continue to struggle in July - CBI
Monday 28 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales continued to struggle in July as rising prices and economic uncertainty weighed on household demand, although the pace of decline slowed from June, according to a su... Read More
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German business sentiment improves less than expected in July - Ifo
Friday 25 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved less than expected in July, according to a survey released on Friday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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Mitchells & Butlers sees FY results at top end of consensus views
Friday 25 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Pub group Mitchells & Butlers said on Friday that it was confident full-year results would be at the top end of consensus expectations as it continues to perform ahead of the market... Read More
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Retail sales bounce back less than expected in June
Friday 25 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales bounced back in June - albeit less than expected - boosted by warmer weather, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK consumer confidence falls as households sense 'stormy conditions ahead'
Friday 25 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK household sentiment retreated in July on the back of consumer worries about inflation and possible tax rises, according to a survey from GfK on Friday. Read More
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UK private sector growth slows, job cuts accelerate in July
Thursday 24 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK private sector slowed in July, while job cuts accelerated, according to a preliminary survey released on Thursday. Read More
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UK vehicle manufacturing slides to 72-year low in June
Thursday 24 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK vehicle production fell to its lowest level since 1953 in the first half of 2025, excluding the Covid-hit year of 2020, as the industry grappled with global trade disruptions, fa... Read More
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Rising prices weigh heavily on consumer sentiment - BRC
Thursday 24 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment softened in July, a survey suggested on Thursday, as rising prices undermined confidence. Read More
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Japan strikes trade deal with US, shares surge
Wednesday 23 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - The US and Japan have struck a critical trade deal, cutting tariffs on imports and sending shares in Japanese automakers soaring. Read More
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Reeves under pressure as UK govt borrowing surges to £20.7bn in June
Tuesday 22 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK government borrowed grew more than expected in June as debt interest costs soared, according to official figures published on Tuesday. Read More
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Centrica to take 15% stake in £38bn Sizewell project
Tuesday 22 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - British Gas-owner Centrica has taken a 15% stake in nuclear power station Sizewell C, it was announced on Tuesday, one of a number of new private investors to inject funds into the ... Read More
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UK consumer sentiment remains under pressure in July
Monday 21 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment remained subdued in July, a survey showed on Monday, as concerns about household finances continued to weigh heavily. Read More
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Official review calls for Ofwat to be scrapped
Monday 21 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - An independent review of the UK's under-pressure water sector has called for Ofwat to be scrapped, it was confirmed on Monday. Read More
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House prices fall at record rate in July - Rightmove
Monday 21 Jul 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices fell in July, industry data showed on Monday, the biggest seasonal drop for over two decades. Read More
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