Economic News
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Election nerves cast shadow over UK economy - PMI
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK private sector unexpectedly slowed in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as uncertainty around the general election weighed on business. Read More
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Eurozone recovery unexpectedly slows - PMI
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone's nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, official data showed on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector. Read More
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UK retail sales rise more than expected in May
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales rose more than expected in May, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK government borrowing below forecasts but debt hits 63-year high
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Underlying public-sector borrowing came in slightly lower than government forecasts last month, but still registered the third highest figure for a May on record, while debt swelled... Read More
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UK consumer confidence pushes higher - GfK
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence strengthened in June, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as hopes for the economic recovery gained ground. Read More
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UK consumer confidence pushes higher - GfK
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence strengthened in June, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as hopes for the economic recovery gained ground. Read More
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UK consumer confidence pushes higher - GfK
Friday 21 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence strengthened in June, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as hopes for the economic recovery gained ground. Read More
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Bank of England leaves rates on hold
Thursday 20 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England left interest rates on hold on Thursday, as widely expected, despite falling inflation. Read More
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Trading apps found to encourage risk-taking as FCA keeps platforms under review
Thursday 20 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - UK financial regulators have announced that they are keeping trading apps under review over concerns that they are encouraging risk-taking among users. Read More
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Sales of electric vehicles fall in Europe
Thursday 20 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Sales of battery-powered electric cars in the European Union fell sharply in May, industry data showed on Thursday, as demand in Germany softened notably. Read More
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Switzerland cuts interest rates again
Thursday 20 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - The Swiss National Bank cut its key rate on Thursday to 1.25% from 1.5%. Read More
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Review into handling of politically-exposed persons delayed by election
Wednesday 19 Jun 2024
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UK house prices rise for fourth straight month
Wednesday 19 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - House prices in the UK rose for the fourth month in a row in April, according to figures out on Wednesday from the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK inflation eases to BoE's 2% target
Wednesday 19 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Annual consumer price inflation fell to 2% in May from 2.3% in April, in line with expectations, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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French equities now 'most unloved' in Europe - BofA survey
Tuesday 18 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - France has turned into investors' most unloved European equity market after President Macron called a snap election, having been the most preferred last month, according to the late... Read More
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German business sentiment improves less than expected - ZEW
Tuesday 18 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved less than expected in June, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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Wet weather sees slowdown in grocery sales
Tuesday 18 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Fresh data released on Tuesday revealed a slowdown in take-home grocery sales, which increased by just 1.0% over the four weeks to 9 June. Read More
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NY Empire State manufacturing index contracts again
Monday 17 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing activity in the state of New York weakened again in June, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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UK manufacturing outlook improves as output and orders gain in Q2
Monday 17 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - The outlook for the UK's manufacturing sector as picked up after output and orders rose strongly in the second quarter, according to a survey from Make UK released on Monday. Read More
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Citi downgrades European equities to 'neutral'
Monday 17 Jun 2024
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on European equities on Monday to 'neutral' from 'overweight' as it said near-term risks have increased, with markets narrowing and political uncertainty ... Read More
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