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  • Warm weather helps lift UK retail sales

    Friday 25 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK retail sales rose by more-than-expected in March, official data showed on Friday, fuelled by the sunny weather.

  • Consumer confidence weakens as economic fears grow

    Friday 25 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence softened notably in April, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as concerns about the health of the economy mounted.

  • UK private sector contracts as tariffs send PMI to 29-month low

    Wednesday 23 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Private sector activity in the UK declined in April for the first time in 18 months, as the downturn in manufacturing worsened and the services sector unexpectedly contracted.

  • UK public-sector borrowing rises more than expected

    Wednesday 23 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - Public sector borrowing in the UK rose more than expected last month, marking the third-highest March borrowing since records began in 1993.

  • ECB cuts rates by 25 basis points, as expected

    Thursday 17 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank cut interest rates on Thursday by 25 basis points, as expected.

  • Fund managers' recession expectations rise amid tariff war - BofA

    Wednesday 16 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - A growing number of fund managers is expecting a recession this year as Trump's tariff war takes its toll.

  • UK inflation slows more than expected in March

    Wednesday 16 Apr 2025

    (Sharecast News) - UK consumer price inflation slowed more than expected in the year to March, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.

  • 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.

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