Economic News
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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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UK house market loses momentum despite price rises
Thursday 13 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK housing market slowed in February, industry research suggested on Thursday, as mounting uncertainty started to weigh on demand. Read More
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EU hits back as Trump's global steel tariffs take effect
Wednesday 12 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump's trade war escalated on Wednesday, after worldwide tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to the US came into effect. Read More
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Citi downgrades US equities, upgrades China
Tuesday 11 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Citi downgraded its stance on US equities on Tuesday to 'neutral' from 'overweight' as it made changes to equities and credit in its global asset allocation, in line with its view "... Read More
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Car finance lenders told to brace for redress scheme
Tuesday 11 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - The financial regulator is considering introducing an industry-wide redress scheme for customers left out of pocket by historic car finance mis-selling, it confirmed on Tuesday Read More
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UK retail sales growth slows as rising costs loom
Tuesday 11 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales growth slowed again in February as poor fashion sales weighed down non-food spend, according to data out on Tuesday from the British Retail Consortium and KPMG. Read More
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UK companies still pausing on hiring due to 'subdued' market - survey
Monday 10 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK companies are still pausing hiring plan due to a "subdued" economic outlook and rising payroll costs, according to a survey published on Monday. Read More
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House prices unexpectedly dip in February - Halifax
Friday 07 Mar 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices unexpectedly dipped in February, according to data released on Friday by mortgage lender Halifax. Read More
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