Economic News
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NAHB housing market index falls to five-month low
Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The National Association of Housebuilders' housing market index fell to 42 in February, down from 47 in January for the lowest reading in the last five months. Concerns regarding ta... Read More
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Government launches consultation on Great British Railways plans
Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK government expanded on its plans to overhaul the country's rail system on Tuesday, introducing a new independent passenger watchdog and establishing Great British Railways (G... Read More
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UK wage growth accelerates, unemployment rate unchanged
Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK pay growth accelerated in the three months to December, while the unemployment rate was steady, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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Employer confidence slides ahead of NI, minimum wage increases
Monday 17 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Employer confidence in the UK had weakened significantly, according to fresh industry research released on Monday, with businesses increasingly planning job cuts and scaling back in... Read More
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BoE's Andrew Bailey says economy remains 'static' despite surprise Q4 GDP growth
Monday 17 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Andrew Bailey has played down the upside surprise in last week's fourth-quarter GDP figures, saying that UK economic growth still remains "static". Read More
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Rate cuts boost UK consumer confidence, but sentiment still subdued
Monday 17 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence in the UK was given a boost in February by recent interest-rate cuts, but views on household finances still remain subdued. Read More
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UK house price growth slows in February - Rightmove
Monday 17 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK house price growth slowed in February as the stamp duty deadline loomed, but activity remained "robust", according to data released by Rightmove on Monday. Read More
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Eurozone industrial production falls sharply in December
Thursday 13 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's ailing manufacturing sector ended 2024 on the back foot, official data showed on Thursday, after industrial production fell by more than expected. Read More
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Surveyors upbeat despite house market dip - Rics
Thursday 13 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK house market softened slightly in January, a closely-watch survey showed on Thursday, as the year got off to a slower start. Read More
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UK economy unexpectedly expands in Q4
Thursday 13 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the fourth quarter, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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BoE's Catherine Mann plays down inflation concerns
Tuesday 11 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Subdued domestic demand and a weak labour market are likely to keep a lid on inflationary pressures this year, according to a Bank of England policymaker who voted for an 'activist'... Read More
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UK retail sales jump in January, but cost pressures on the rise
Tuesday 11 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK shoppers braced stormy weather in January to take advantage of promotional deals, according to data out on Tuesday, with sales rising strongly compared with the year before. Read More
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German industrial production slumps by more than expected
Friday 07 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - German industrial production slumped in December, official data showed on Friday, as Europe's biggest economy ended 2024 on the back foot. Read More
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House prices jump in January - Halifax
Friday 07 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - House prices jumped in January to reach fresh highs, industry data showed on Friday, reversing December's fall. Read More
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UK retail footfall jumps in January, despite wintery weather
Friday 07 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail footfall jumped in January, industry data showed on Friday, as shoppers braved winter weather to hit the January sales. Read More
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Bank of England cuts rates to 4.5%
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England trimmed interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, as widely expected. Read More
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UK construction sector slumps in January
Thursday 06 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK construction sector slumped in January, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as concerns about the economy weighed heavily. Read More
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US private sector adds more jobs than expected in January
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US rose more than expected in January, according to data released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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Service sector stumbles as demand falters, price pressures mount
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK's services sector faltered in January, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, as costs mounted and nervous clients tightened belts. Read More
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Caixin PMI shows China's service sector growing more slowly
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - China's services sector expanded at a slower pace in January as growth in new business softened and employment contracted, according to the latest Caixin/S&P Global survey. Read More
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