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German investor sentiment improves more than expected in August - ZEW
Tuesday 18 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment improved more than expected in August, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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UK unemployment rate steady, private sector pay growth eases
Tuesday 18 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate was unchanged in June, while earnings growth in the private sector slowed and vacancies were at their lowest in more than five years, according to figures r... Read More
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UK consumer confidence weakens as job worries mount
Monday 17 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence weakened in August as concerns over job security intensified and household incomes fell for the first time in more than three years, according to the latest S... Read More
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UK house prices suffer biggest August decline since 2018 - Rightmove
Monday 17 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Property portal Rightmove downgraded its forecast on Monday for growth in house prices this year as it reported a drop in August prices. Read More
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Eurozone economy grows 0.4% in Q2
Friday 14 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone GDP grew 0.4% in the second quarter, according to figures released on Friday by Eurostat, which confirmed the initial estimate. Read More
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Norges Bank keeps deposit rate at 4.25% as expected
Thursday 13 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Norges Bank kept its deposit rate at 4.25% on Thursday, as widely expected and for the second meeting in a row, but suggested there could be more tightening ahead. Read More
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UK economic growth eases as expected in second quarter
Thursday 13 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK economy eased in the second quarter, as expected, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK consumer confidence hits highest level in nearly two years - Barclays
Tuesday 11 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence hit its highest level in nearly two years in July as hospitality and leisure spending was boosted by warm weather and the World Cup, according to data release... Read More
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RBA leaves cash rate at 4.35%, as expected
Tuesday 11 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Reserve Bank of Australia maintained the official cash rate at 4.35% on Tuesday, as widely expected, following three hikes earlier in the year. Read More
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UK retail sales growth eases in July as heatwave dents non-food sales - BRC
Tuesday 11 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Growth in UK retail sales eased in July as non-food sales took a hit from the heatwave, industry data showed on Tuesday. Read More
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US economy unexpectedly sheds jobs in July
Friday 07 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in July, according to data released on Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, making a September rate hike by the Federal Reserve unlikely. Read More
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UK house prices flat in July - Lloyds
Friday 07 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices were flat in July, according to figures released by Lloyds on Friday. Read More
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Retail footfall drops again in July, hot weather hits high streets
Friday 07 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail footfall fell in July, albeit less than in June, with high streets still the worst performers as the hot weather continued, according to data released on Friday by the Bri... Read More
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UK construction downturn eases in July
Thursday 06 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the UK construction sector eased in July, according to a survey released on Thursday. Read More
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German factory orders rise in June, but May data revised sharply lower
Thursday 06 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - German industrial orders rose in June driven by a surge in large scale orders and helped by a downwards revision to May's readout. Read More
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Prudential, HSBC tank as China widens insurance taxes
Wednesday 05 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Asia-focused Prudential and HSBC tumbled on Wednesday following a report that Chinese mainland tax authorities have started levying personal income tax on the returns of offshore in... Read More
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UK new car registrations back at pre-Covid levels as EV demand accelerates
Wednesday 05 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK new car registrations increased sharply in July, recording their strongest performance for the month since 2019 as demand for electric vehicles surged, according to industry figu... Read More
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UK services sector returns to growth in July
Wednesday 05 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK services sector returned to growth in July, according to a survey released on Wednesday. Read More
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Eurozone business activity strengthens in July
Wednesday 05 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone business activity strengthened in July, with the bloc's private sector expanding at its fastest pace in eight months, according to data published on Wednesday. Read More
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UK manufacturing growth slows in July
Monday 03 Aug 2026
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the UK manufacturing sector eased in July, according to a survey released on Monday. Read More
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