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UK private sector activity picks up in April, cost inflation spikes
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the UK private sector picked up in April, while cost inflation saw its biggest month-on-month jump in 30 years as customers brought orders forward amid expectations of p... Read More
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Public sector borrowing falls as tax receipts rise
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Public borrowing fell in the year to March, official figures showed on Thursday, broadly in line with the fiscal watchdog's forecast. Read More
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Iran war weighs heavily on UK consumer sentiment
Thursday 23 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence remained under pressure in April, a survey showed on Thursday, as war in the Middle East continued to weigh heavily. Read More
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Three vessels hit in Strait of Hormuz, oil prices tick higher
Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Three vessels have been hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources confirmed on Wednesday. Read More
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UK house price inflation rebounds from 18-month low
Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The annual rate of house price growth across the UK picked up slightly in February, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday, while the latest rent inf... Read More
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UK inflation rises as global energy shock hits home
Wednesday 22 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Inflation rose in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as the war in Iran caused global energy prices to soar. Read More
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Green shares spark as UK lifts electricity windfall tax to speed up gas price delinking
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Renewable sector shares sparked on Tuesday as the UK government said electricity generators will face higher windfall taxes as it pushes them to accept fixed-price contracts in an a... Read More
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UK unemployment sees surprise fall in February
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK unemployment unexpectedly fell in February, official data showed on Tuesday, while wage growth continued to slow. Read More
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US-Iran peace talks in focus as ceasefire end approaches
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Peace talks between the US and Iran remained in the balance on Tuesday, as Donald Trump warned it was "highly unlikely" the current ceasefire would be extended. Read More
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German investor sentiment deteriorates more than expected in April
Tuesday 21 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German investor sentiment deteriorated more than expected in April, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim. Read More
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Consumer sentiment slides on renewed inflation fears
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment deteriorated in April, a long-running survey showed on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East reignited inflation fears. Read More
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China leaves key lending rates on hold
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's central bank left two key interest rates on hold on Monday, in line with expectations, amid a backdrop of solid economic growth. Read More
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UK housing market 'surprisingly resilient' despite higher mortgage rates
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - House prices ticked higher in April, industry data showed on Monday, despite a spike in mortgage rates following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Read More
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Huw Pill against BoE's 'wait and see' approach to inflation risks
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The chief economist at the Bank of England has suggested that interest rates may have to rise to battle rising inflationary pressures caused by elevated oil prices. Read More
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Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks, says IEA head
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday that Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks. Read More
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UK launches AI unit backed by £500m fund
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK government on Thursday launched its Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Unit to help domestic firms in the sector. Read More
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UK economy grew more than expected ahead of Iran war - ONS
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy expanded by more than expected in February, official data showed on Thursday, on the back of broad-based growth in the country's dominant services sector. Read More
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EZ March inflation revised up as Iran war impacts energy prices
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation was revised upwards slightly for March after the impact of the Iran war on energy prices was taken into account, according to official data published on Thursday. Read More
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China shrugs off Iran war as economy grows by more than forecast
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's economy grew by more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Thursday, despite the impact of war in the Middle East. Read More
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Fresh US-Iran talks help ease pressure on oil prices
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices remained under $100 on Wednesday, despite reports of the US sending more troops to the Middle East, after talks between Washington and Tehran looked to have resumed. Read More
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