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UK construction downturn deepens in February
Thursday 05 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the UK construction sector deepened in February, dragged lower by residential building, according to a survey released on Thursday. Read More
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Rabobank no longer expects BoE to cut rates this year
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Rabobank said on Wednesday that it no longer expects the Bank of England to cut rates this year, citing the surge in natural gas and oil prices in the wake of the Iran conflict. Read More
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Iran denies Ministry of Intelligence reached out to CIA
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iran denied on Wednesday that its Ministry of Intelligence reached out to the CIA to discuss terms for ending the conflict. Read More
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Bessent says global 15% tariff likely to be implemented this week
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's plan to increase the global tariff to 15% from 10% will likely be implemented this week. Read More
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FCA considering motor finance redress implementation period
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday that it is considering introducing an implementation period for a proposed motor finance compensation scheme, as it reviewed more t... Read More
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UK service sector activity picks up again in February but staff cuts continue
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the UK services sector picked up in February for the tenth month in a row, but businesses continued to cut staff and hike prices, according to a survey released on Wedne... Read More
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Oil prices climb as Trump pledge to protect shipping fails to reassure
Wednesday 04 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices continued to climb on Wednesday, despite Donald Trump insisting the US Navy would protect a critical shipping route in the Middle East. Read More
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Chancellor backs economic plan despite growth downgrade
Tuesday 03 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Chancellor Rachel Reeves insisted on Tuesday that her economic plans were working, despite the government's financial watchdog trimming its growth forecast for 2026. Read More
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Grocery price inflation ticks higher - Worldpanel
Tuesday 03 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Grocery inflation inched back up in February, industry data showed on Tuesday, halting four consecutive months of falls. Read More
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Shop price inflation eases amid 'fierce' competition
Tuesday 03 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Shop price inflation eased by more than expected in February, industry research showed on Tuesday, supported by stiff competition on the high street and falling food costs. Read More
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QatarEnergy halts LNG production amid military strikes
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - QatarEnergy has halted production of liquefied natural gas and associated products after military attacks targeted its operating facilities in Ras Laffan Industrial City and Mesaiee... Read More
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UK manufacturing upturn continues as export orders surge
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK's manufacturing sector continued to rebound in February, a closely-watched survey showed on Monday, as export orders surged. Read More
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Mortgage approvals unexpectedly slide in January
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage approvals slid to a surprise two-year low in January, Bank of England data showed on Monday. Read More
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Eurozone manufacturing sector returns to growth in February
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The eurozone manufacturing sector returned to growth in February, with activity expanding at the fastest pace in nearly four years, according to a survey out on Monday. Read More
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Citi upgrades UK equities as it cites heavy tilt towards commodities, defence
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded its stance on UK equities on Monday as it rejigged its ratings following the US and Israel's strikes on Iran over the weekend. Read More
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UK house price growth steady in February - Nationwide
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK house price growth held steady in February, according to a survey released by Nationwide on Monday. Read More
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Private sector downturn to ease slightly, CBI survey finds
Monday 02 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - Business activity across the UK's private sector is expected to fall over the next three months, according to a survey from the Confederation of British Industry released on Monday,... Read More
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UK consumer confidence dips in February - GfK
Friday 27 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence dipped in February as people grew more pessimistic about their personal finances, according to a survey released on Friday by GfK. Read More
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UK vehicle production drops sharply in January
Friday 27 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK vehicle production dropped sharply in January, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Friday, amid weak demand across key global marke... Read More
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UK consumer confidence edges higher again in February - BRC
Thursday 26 Feb 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence edged higher again in February, a survey released on Thursday showed. Read More
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