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UK consumer confidence rises but remains fragile, survey shows
Thursday 02 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence edged higher in June, though sentiment remained "fragile", according to a closely watched survey from YouGov and the Centre for Economics and Business Researc... Read More
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US private sector employment rises less than expected in June - ADP
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Private sector employment in the US grew less than expected in June, according to figures released on Wednesday by ADP. Read More
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UK manufacturing growth revised lower in June
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity across the UK manufacturing sector grew less than initially predicted in June as growth slowed from a four-year high the previous month, according to data out on Wednesday ... Read More
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UK house prices flat in June - Nationwide
Wednesday 01 Jul 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices were flat in June, industry data showed on Wednesday, on the back of cautious consumer sentiment. Read More
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UK government unveils £15bn hike in defence spending
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The British government is to ramp up investment in drones and strengthen the country's nuclear deterrent as part of a £15bn hike in defence spending, it was confirmed on Tuesday. Read More
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China factory activity grows more than expected in June
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's manufacturing sector grew more than expected in June, according to data released on Tuesday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Read More
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UK economy grows 0.6% in Q1, as expected
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew 0.6% in the three months to March, in line with expectations and following revised growth of 0.1% in the final quarter of 2025, according to figures released on ... Read More
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UK shop price inflation steady in June, food inflation dips
Tuesday 30 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shop price inflation was steady in June amid summer discounting, while food inflation dipped, according to figures released on Tuesday. Read More
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Royal Navy to replace ageing destroyers with hybrid warships
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Royal Navy is to acquire at least six hybrid warships, the government confirmed on Monday, as it looks to replace its fleet of Type 45 destroyers. Read More
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BoE economist warns of complacency amid rising inflation risks
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England's chief economist has warned policymakers against complacency about rising inflationary risks and said that monetary policy has not been sufficiently restrictive... Read More
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Eurozone economic confidence strengthens in June
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone economic sentiment picked up in June, official research showed on Monday, although employment intentions remained depressed. Read More
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UK mortgage approvals fall to lowest since December 2023
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage approvals fell in May to the lowest level since December 2023, according to figures released on Monday by the Bank of England. Read More
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Private sector contraction continues as demand stays weak, CBI survey shows
Monday 29 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK private sector firms expect activity to decline over the next three months, according to the Confederation of British Industry's latest Growth Indicator, with business sentiment ... Read More
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Ofgem picks 16 long-duration electricity storage projects for possible support
Friday 26 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Ofgem said on Friday that 16 long-duration electricity storage projects had been provisionally selected for support under its cap and floor scheme, marking the next stage in efforts... Read More
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Retail sales slump on depressed consumer sentiment - CBI
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Retail sales fell sharply in June, an industry survey showed on Thursday, weighed down by weak sentiment and rising cost pressures. Read More
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Consumer sentiment shows signs of stabilising in Germany
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment in Germany has started to stabilise, a closely-read survey showed on Thursday, although it remains subdued. Read More
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Oil falls to pre-Iran war levels as ships exit Hormuz strait
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices fell to pre-Iran war levels on Thursday as the pace of ships exiting the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, easing concerns about short-term supply. Read More
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Consumer sentiment picks up on Middle East peace hopes - BRC
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - British consumer sentiment improved in June, a survey showed on Thursday, on renewed hopes for a lasting peace deal in the Middle East. Read More
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UK car production rises in May but pressures remain - SMMT
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK vehicle production rose 2.7% in May driven by overseas orders, which recovered from last year's US-tariff uncertainties, but pressure remain due to the war on Iran, according to ... Read More
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German sentiment picks up as global tensions ease - Ifo
Wednesday 24 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, on hopes the geopolitical uncertainty that has dominated much of the year was starting to e... Read More
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