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Bank of Japan leaves benchmark rate at 1.25%, as expected
Friday 30 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate on hold on Friday at 1.25%, as expected, following a 25 basis point hike in September. Read More
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UK house price growth slowest in October since January 2024 - Nationwide
Friday 30 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - Growth in UK house prices eased in October to its slowest since 2024, according to data released on Friday by Nationwide. Read More
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ECB leaves rates unchanged as expected
Thursday 29 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday as widely expected. Read More
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ECB president Christine Lagarde to step down early
Thursday 29 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The European Central Bank announced on Thursday that president Christine Lagarde plans to step down on 7 February 2027, before the end of her term. Read More
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UK mortgage approvals fall in September
Thursday 29 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - Mortgage approvals fell a little more than expected in September, according to figures released on Thursday by the Bank of England. Read More
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Chancellor unveils £100 energy payout, lifts bank surcharge, in maiden Budget
Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - John Healey used his maiden Budget on Wednesday to announce a handful of short-term measures intended to ease the cost of living, including a one-off £100 energy payment, paid in pa... Read More
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Bank of Canada lifts interest rates to 2.5%, as expected
Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of Canada lifted interest rates on Wednesday by 25 basis points to 2.5%, as widely expected. Read More
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UK companies least pessimistic in two years about growth outlook - CBI
Wednesday 28 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - Business expectations for growth in the next three months were at their least negative in October in two years, according to a survey released on Wednesday. Read More
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Shop price inflation hits two-and-a-half year high - BRC
Tuesday 27 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK shop price inflation rose in October to its highest level in two and a half years as energy and transport costs took their toll, according to figures released on Tuesday. Read More
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Retail sales decline at slowest pace in 18 months - CBI
Monday 26 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The retail sector's golden quarter got off to a better-than-expected start in October, a closely-watched survey showed on Monday, after the pace of sales decline slowed notably. Read More
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Budget to shield poorest pensioners from income tax - report
Monday 26 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The chancellor will use this week's Budget to shield low income pensioners from having to pay tax, it was widely reported on Monday. Read More
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Eurozone private sector growth eases in October
Friday 23 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - Growth in the eurozone private sector eased in October, according to a survey released on Friday. Read More
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UK business activity growth picks up in October
Friday 23 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK business activity growth picked up in October, according to a survey released on Friday. Read More
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UK retail sales fall more than expected in September
Friday 23 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales fell more than expected in September, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK consumer confidence plunges in October - GfK
Friday 23 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence plunged in October to the greatest extent since the onset of the Covid pandemic, according to a survey released on Friday by GfK. Read More
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UK manufacturing sector sees signs of stabilisation - CBI
Thursday 22 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilising in October, a survey showed on Thursday, although high costs continued to weigh heavily. Read More
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Consumer sentiment sinks as cost of living mounts - BRC
Thursday 22 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - Consumer sentiment has tumbled ahead of the Budget, a survey showed on Thursday, as rising inflation and the prospect of further rate hikes weigh heavily. Read More
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UK government approves Jackdaw gas field in North Sea
Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK government announced on Wednesday that it has approved the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea. Read More
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Inflation hits 3.5% as fuel prices surge
Wednesday 21 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - Inflation soared to the highest annual rate in almost a year last month, official data showed on Wednesday, while government debt continued to mount. Read More
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Eurozone construction output rebounds sharply
Tuesday 20 Oct 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Eurozone construction sector rebounded in August, official data showed on Tuesday, fuelled in part by a sharp spike in activity in Germany, the bloc's largest economy. Read More
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