Economic News
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UK new car sales slump despite growing EV demand
Wednesday 05 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - New car sales in the UK declined in January for the fourth straight month, according to figures out on Wednesday from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with gro... Read More
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Eurozone Jan inflation ticks up to 2.4% on energy price spike
Tuesday 04 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation ticked up to 2.5% in January as energy prices rose, according to a flash estimate from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office. Read More
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Healthier options drive rise in supermarket sales in January
Tuesday 04 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Supermarket take-home sales rose 4.3% over the four weeks ended 26 January compared with the same period last year, according to fresh data from Kantar on Monday. Read More
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UK manufacturing downturn eases, but sentiment remains "lacklustre"
Monday 03 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - The decline in UK manufacturing activity eased more than expected in January, though confidence among purchasing managers remained weak as companies grapple with weak demand and ris... Read More
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Chinese manufacturing growth eases in January - Caixin
Monday 03 Feb 2025
(Sharecast News) - Growth in China's manufacturing sector slowed in January, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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Growth in UK house prices eases in January - Nationwide
Friday 31 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Growth in UK house prices eased in January, according to figures released on Friday by Nationwide. Read More
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UK mortgage approvals beat expectations - BofE
Thursday 30 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK mortgage approvals sparked in December, official data showed on Thursday, easily beating expectations. Read More
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UK car production tipped to fall further after 11.8% slump in 2024
Thursday 30 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK car and van output was forecast to fall sharply after an 11.8% slump in production to below one million units in 2024, the industry's trade body warned on Thursday. Read More
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Chancellor backs third runway at Heathrow
Wednesday 29 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - The chancellor has backed a third runway at Heathrow, claiming on Wednesday that the controversial expansion will boost the economy and create 1000s of jobs. Read More
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January sales drive UK shop prices lower
Tuesday 28 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Prices at UK tills decreased in January as retailers offered "deep discounts" on things like furniture and fashion, according to the British Retail Consortium, though upcoming incre... Read More
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UK rents drop for first time since 2019
Tuesday 28 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - The average price of rent in the UK excluding London fell for the first time since pre-pandemic 2019 in the fourth quarter, according to Rightmove, as supply continues to improve. Read More
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German business sentiment improves in January - Ifo
Monday 27 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment unexpectedly improved a little in January but companies remained pessimistic, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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UK business activity grows in January, private sector employment falls again
Friday 24 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK business activity continued to grow in January, but employment in the private sector fell for the fourth month in a row, according to a survey released on Friday. Read More
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Consumer confidence slumps in January - GfK
Friday 24 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer confidence fell sharply as the new year got underway, a long-running survey showed on Friday. Read More
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Norges Bank keeps rates at 4.5%, sees cut in March
Thursday 23 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Norway's central bank kept interest rates unchanged on Thursday at a 17-year high of 4.5%, as it said rates will likely be cut in March. Read More
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January blues hits consumer sentiment - BRC
Thursday 23 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment has weakened to fresh lows, a closely-watched survey suggested on Thursday, as the new year got off to a sluggish start. Read More
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Government borrowing jumps to £17.8bn in December
Wednesday 22 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK government borrowed more than expected in December, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK unemployment ticks higher as wage growth accelerates
Tuesday 21 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK unemployment ticked higher as vacancies shrank in the autumn, official data showed on Tuesday. Read More
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Trainline shares slide on reports of possible wider contactless rollout
Monday 20 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - Shares in Trainline were sliding on Monday, as it emerged that the UK government was planning to expand contactless pay-as-you-go travel across the country's railway network as part... Read More
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UK house prices start the year 'with a bang', says Rightmove
Monday 20 Jan 2025
(Sharecast News) - The average price of a property coming to market in January rose by 1.7% to £366,189 - the largest increase in prices at the start of the year since 2020, according to Rightmove. Read More
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