Economic News
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Consumer sentiment slides on renewed inflation fears
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer sentiment deteriorated in April, a long-running survey showed on Monday, as conflict in the Middle East reignited inflation fears. Read More
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China leaves key lending rates on hold
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's central bank left two key interest rates on hold on Monday, in line with expectations, amid a backdrop of solid economic growth. Read More
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UK housing market 'surprisingly resilient' despite higher mortgage rates
Monday 20 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - House prices ticked higher in April, industry data showed on Monday, despite a spike in mortgage rates following the outbreak of war in the Middle East. Read More
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Huw Pill against BoE's 'wait and see' approach to inflation risks
Friday 17 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The chief economist at the Bank of England has suggested that interest rates may have to rise to battle rising inflationary pressures caused by elevated oil prices. Read More
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Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks, says IEA head
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday that Europe could run out of jet fuel in six weeks. Read More
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UK launches AI unit backed by £500m fund
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK government on Thursday launched its Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Unit to help domestic firms in the sector. Read More
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UK economy grew more than expected ahead of Iran war - ONS
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy expanded by more than expected in February, official data showed on Thursday, on the back of broad-based growth in the country's dominant services sector. Read More
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EZ March inflation revised up as Iran war impacts energy prices
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Eurozone inflation was revised upwards slightly for March after the impact of the Iran war on energy prices was taken into account, according to official data published on Thursday. Read More
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China shrugs off Iran war as economy grows by more than forecast
Thursday 16 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - China's economy grew by more than expected at the start of the year, official data showed on Thursday, despite the impact of war in the Middle East. Read More
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Fresh US-Iran talks help ease pressure on oil prices
Wednesday 15 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices remained under $100 on Wednesday, despite reports of the US sending more troops to the Middle East, after talks between Washington and Tehran looked to have resumed. Read More
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IMF downgrades UK growth forecasts, cites hit from Iran war
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Monetary Fund downgraded its UK growth forecast on Tuesday as it said it would be the hardest hit from the Iran war among the developed economies. Read More
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IEA cuts global oil demand forecast, cites 'largest disruption in history'
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The International Energy Agency downgraded its forecast for global oil demand on Tuesday, as it highlighted "the largest disruption in history" amid the conflict in the Middle East. Read More
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Retail sales jump on strong Easter demand
Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales shone in March, industry data showed on Tuesday, after shoppers splashed out on food and drink for Easter. Read More
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Oil prices breach $100 as Trump vows to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Monday 13 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices surged on Monday, after peace talks between the US and Iran collapsed over the weekend, prompting the White House to threaten to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Read More
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Trump threatens to blockade Strait of Hormuz
Sunday 12 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Sunday that the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz, after talks with Iran failed to yield a peace deal. Read More
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China inflation ticks higher, misses consensus
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Inflation in China edged higher in March, official data showed on Friday, although the pace of growth slowed. Read More
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German inflation accelerates as energy prices soar
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German inflation was confirmed as the highest in more than two years on Friday, following a sharp increase in energy prices. Read More
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Early Easter helps boost footfall despite geopolitical turmoil
Friday 10 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Retail footfall ticked higher in March, industry data showed on Friday, boosted by the early timing of Easter. Read More
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German production unexpectedly slides
Thursday 09 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - German production unexpectedly fell in February, official data showed on Thursday, as Europe's biggest economy came under pressure even before the outbreak of war in the Middle East... Read More
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UK housing market cools as Iran war weighs heavily
Thursday 09 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK housing market faltered in March, industry research showed on Thursday, as the Iran war weighed heavily on sentiment. Read More
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