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  • Oil prices slip as IEA cuts demand growth forecast

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) significantly reduced its forecast for global oil demand growth, citing mounting economic headwinds and escalating trade tensions.

  • Eurozone industrial production accelerates in February

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Industrial production in the euro area rose by 1.1% in February compared with the prior month, according to fresh data from Eurostat on Tuesday.

  • Beijing tells Chinese airlines to halt Boeing deliveries

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - China has instructed its domestic airlines to halt deliveries of Boeing aircraft and suspend purchases of US-made aviation equipment and parts, it emerged on Tuesday, deepening a widening trade dispute with the United States.

  • UK unemployment rate steady, wage growth remains high

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate was steady in February, while wage growth remained high, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.

  • Tuesday newspaper round-up: UK business confidence, Nvidia, Vistry

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK business confidence has fallen to the lowest level for more than two years amid growing concern over tax rises and Donald Trump's escalating trade war, according to a survey. Highlighting the risks to the economy, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) said the first quarter of the year had been "harrowing" for companies across Britain. - Guardian

  • Tuesday newspaper round-up: UK business confidence, Nvidia, Vistry

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK business confidence has fallen to the lowest level for more than two years amid growing concern over tax rises and Donald Trump's escalating trade war, according to a survey. Highlighting the risks to the economy, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) said the first quarter of the year had been "harrowing" for companies across Britain. - Guardian

  • UK retailers see 'green shoots' as sales grow in March

    Tuesday 15 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK shop sales were higher in March compared with last year, according to data out on Tuesday from the British Retail Consortium, which pointed to "green shoots" for retailers despite a tough trading environment.

  • UK MPs recalled to debate seizure of British Steel

    Friday 11 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK lawmakers will hold a rare emergency parliamentary session on Saturday to take control of British Steel and stop its Chinese owner closing the Scunthorpe plant in a move that could lead to nationalisation of the company.

  • Europe midday: Stoxx treads water as China retaliates in trade war

    Friday 11 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - European shares gave up early gains as China lifted tariffs on US imports to 125% at the end of a turbulent week, driven by President Donald Trump's erratic trade policies.

  • UK economy grows more than expected in February

    Friday 11 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew more than expected in February, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.

  • UK retail footfall slides in March - BRC

    Friday 11 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK retail footfall tumbled in March, industry data showed on Friday, after the late timing of Easter weighed heavily on the high street.

  • Nikhil Rathi reappointed as chief executive of FCA

    Thursday 10 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The Chancellor said on Thursday that Nikhil Rathi has been reappointed as chief executive of the Financial Conduct Authority for a second term. 

  • China retaliates with 84% tariffs in latest trade war escalation

    Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - China on Wednesday announced new tariffs of 84% on the US in the latest trade war tit-for-tat retaliation between the world's two biggest economy.

  • Trade war has heightened risks to financial stability, says Bank of England

    Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Risks to global financial stability have increased because of the escalating trade war ignited by the US, according to the Bank of England on Wednesday.

  • UK house market slows in March - Rics

    Thursday 10 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Activity across the UK housing market slowed last month, an industry survey showed on Thursday, as price growth flattened out and new buyer demand slowed.

  • Investors sell off US Treasuries

    Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The sell-off in safe-haven US Treasuries extended on Wednesday, as global markets reacted to Donald Trump's tariff regime coming into effect.

  • Trump's tariff regime takes effect, sending markets tumbling

    Wednesday 09 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Donald Trump's sweeping tariff regime came into force on Wednesday, including a swingeing 104% on China, unnerving markets and pushing the world to the brink of an all-out trade war.

  • Global slowdown could drive oil prices below $40 - Goldman Sachs

    Tuesday 08 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Oil prices could tumble to less than $40 a barrel, Goldman Sachs warned on Tuesday, on the back of a slowing global economy and output hikes.

  • UK 'relatively well placed' to weather tariff shock, says Berenberg

    Tuesday 08 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Berenberg said on Tuesday that the UK was "relatively well placed to weather the tariff shock".

  • Jackie Callaway named as new finance boss of Howdens

    Tuesday 08 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The chief financial officer of Howden Joinery Group is to step down, the blue chip kitchen supplier said on Tuesday, to be replaced by Coats Group's Jackie Callaway.

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