Economic News
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Trump, Xi agree conditional one-year trade truce
Thursday 30 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The United States and China have agreed a one-year trade truce that pauses some of the most contentious measures in their economic stand-off, after US president Donald Trump and his... Read More
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Bank of Canada cuts rates by 25 basis points, as expected
Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate on Wednesday by 25 basis points to 2.25%, as widely expected, but suggested rates would likely be on hold at the next policy meeting. Read More
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UK mortgage approvals tick higher in September, borrowing hits six-month high
Wednesday 29 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK mortgage approvals unexpectedly ticked higher in September and borrowing hit a six-month high, according to data released on Wednesday by the Bank of England. Read More
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German consumer sentiment set to deteriorate in November - GfK
Tuesday 28 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - German consumer sentiment is expected to deteriorate in November, according to a survey released on Tuesday by GfK and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM). Read More
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UK shop price inflation slows as retailers ramp up promotions
Tuesday 28 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - Increased competition among retailers and widespread discounting resulted in a slowdown in UK shop price inflation in October, according to figures out on Tuesday from the British R... Read More
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Retail sales fall again in October amid Budget concerns - CBI
Monday 27 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales fell again in October amid weak confidence and Budget concerns, according to a survey released on Monday by the Confederation of British Industry. Read More
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German business sentiment improves in October - Ifo
Monday 27 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved in October, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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UK retail sales jump in September, beating forecasts
Friday 24 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales jumped in the last quarter, official data showed on Friday, boosted by strong demand for summer clothing and gold jewellery. Read More
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UK factories flag 'tentative' turnaround in surprise boost to economy - PMI
Friday 24 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy expanded in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, boosted by an above-forecast rebound in manufacturing and easing cost inflation. Read More
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UK car production falls sharply in September
Friday 24 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK car and van production fell sharply in September, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, with total output down 35.9% year-on-year to 54,319 units. Read More
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Consumer sentiment ticks higher in October - GfK
Friday 24 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence edged higher in October, a long-running survey showed on Friday, despite ongoing cost pressures and uncertainty around the upcoming Budget. Read More
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BoE's Dhingra warns of US tariff impact on economic growth
Thursday 23 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - Increased US trade tariffs will lower economic growth in the UK and put downward pressure on inflation, according to the Bank of England's Swati Dhingra. Read More
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UK manufacturing downturn continues as new orders slump, CBI data shows
Thursday 23 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - Weak demand weighed on UK manufacturing activity over the past three months, with output volumes falling and new orders sinking at their fastest pace in more than five years, accord... Read More
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Spending expectations rise as shoppers look to Christmas - BRC
Thursday 23 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - British shoppers are starting to eye up festive spending, a survey showed on Thursday, despite ongoing concerns about the strength of the economy. Read More
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UK energy industry calls for break-up of 'lost' Ofgem
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - Britain's energy industry made a sweeping call for regulator Ofgem to be broken up and stripped of many of its powers on Wednesday, accusing it of excessive bureaucracy, regulatory ... Read More
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JLR cyberattack costs UK economy a record £1.9bn - report
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The attack on Jaguar Land Rover has cost the UK economy £1.9bn, according to a cybersecurity body, making it the country's costliest ever hack. Read More
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UK inflation unexpectedly holds at 3.8%
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The rate of inflation was unchanged in September, official figures showed on Wednesday, after a jump in airfares was offset by lower prices elsewhere. Read More
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UK house price inflation slows as London sees negative growth
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - UK house price inflation eased slightly in August, with house prices in London falling year-on-year for the first time in 13 months, according to data out on Wednesday from the Offi... Read More
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CBI appoints BAE Systems chair Cressida Hogg as new president
Wednesday 22 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The Confederation of British Industry announced the appointment of Cressida Hogg as its new president on Wednesday, with effect from 1 January 2026. Read More
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BoE's Bailey says 'alarm bells ringing' on private credit after US failures
Tuesday 21 Oct 2025
(Sharecast News) - The recent collapse of US firms First Brands and Tricolor has raised concerns about the strength of the private credit market, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned on Tuesd... Read More
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