Friday 22 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment unexpectedly improved in May, according to a survey released on Friday by the Ifo Institute.
Friday 22 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK government borrowed more than expected in April, according to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
Friday 22 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales fell more than expected in April, with drivers conserving fuel amid rising prices, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
Thursday 21 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, according to two senior Iranian sources cited on Thursday by Reuters.
Thursday 21 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing orders shrank in May at the fastest rate since September 2020, according to data released by the Confederation of British Industry on Thursday.
Thursday 21 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK business activity fell in May for the first time since April 2025 as political uncertainty at home added to the impact of the war in the Middle East.
Thursday 21 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone downturn deepened in May, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday, as the war in the Middle East ramped up inflationary pressures.
Friday 22 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence unexpectedly edged higher in May, a long-running survey showed on Friday, although households remained reluctant to splash out on big ticket items.
Thursday 21 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment improved a touch in May, although high prices continued to weigh on people's minds, a survey released on Thursday showed.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK house prices stalled in March, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, marking the first time that prices haven't increased in annual terms in nearly two years.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - China once again kept benchmark lending rates on hold on Wednesday, as widely expected.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iran has threatened to attack countries outside of the Gulf if the US and Israel resume military campaigns against the Middle East state.
Wednesday 20 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK inflation rate eased in April, official data showed on Wednesday, despite the war in the Middle East.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Global fund managers lifted their equities allocation in May by the most on record, according to the latest fund manager survey from Bank of America.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone's trade balance shrank significantly in March, official first estimates published on Tuesday showed.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - Google and Blackstone plan to launch a new artificial intelligence cloud company backed by an initial $5bn equity investment, it was reported overnight on Tuesday, as demand for computing capacity continues to surge across the AI industry.
Tuesday 19 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK unemployment ticked higher in the first quarter, official data showed on Tuesday, while wage growth slowed.
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund raised its growth forecast for the UK on Monday, but warned risks remained, including "domestic uncertainty".
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - A revised peace plan drawn up by Iran aimed at ending war in the Middle East has been shared with the US, it was reported on Monday.
Monday 18 May 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence hit its lowest level since July 2023 as household savings come under increasing pressure driven by worries over rising prices due to the Iran war, according to a survey published on Monday.
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