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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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Market volatility puts off new listings as IPO activity softens
Thursday 09 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Heightened geopolitical tensions and concerns about overvaluations in the tech sector constrained activity among companies preparing to list on the stock market in the first quarter... Read More
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Iran may withdraw from ceasefire over Israel's attacks on Lebanon
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Iran threatened on Wednesday to withdraw from the two-week ceasefire it has only just agreed with the US, if Israel continues its attacks on Lebanon. Read More
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Government names Ian Cheshire preferred candidate for Ofcom chair
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The government said on Wednesday that businessman Ian Cheshire is its preferred candidate to be appointed chair of Ofcom, the independent regulator for communications. Read More
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Trump threatens 50% tariffs on countries supplying weapons to Iran
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Trump threatened on Wednesday to impose 50% tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran. Read More
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UK construction downturn continues in March, cost inflation surges
Wednesday 08 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the UK construction sector continued in March amid a surge in input cost inflation as the war in the Middle East pushed up fuel, transportat and raw material prices,... Read More
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Electric vehicles drive 6.6% rise March new car sales - SMMT
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK new car sales rose 6.6% year on year in March, with a surge in electric vehicle sales to their best month on record, according to industry data published on Tuesday. Read More
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UK service sector growth falls to lowest in 11 months as costs surge
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Activity in the UK services sector hit its lowest level in March in 11 months, while costs surged amid the war in the Middle East. Read More
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Financial services activity rebounds in Q1 - CBI
Tuesday 07 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Business volumes in the financial services sector rebounded in the first quarter at the fastest rate since December 1996, according to the latest survey released by the Confederatio... Read More
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Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if deal is not done
Monday 06 Apr 2026
(Sharecast News) - Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran could be taken out by the US in "one night" if it does not make a deal to end the conflict and reopen the vital strait of Hormuz. Read More
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UK fourth-quarter GDP growth confirmed at 0.1%
Tuesday 31 Mar 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy grew by 0.1% in the last three months of 2025, official data confirmed on Tuesday, in line with consensus. Read More
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