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Oil falls to pre-Iran war levels as ships exit Hormuz strait
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Oil prices fell to pre-Iran war levels on Thursday as the pace of ships exiting the Strait of Hormuz accelerated, easing concerns about short-term supply. Read More
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Consumer sentiment picks up on Middle East peace hopes - BRC
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - British consumer sentiment improved in June, a survey showed on Thursday, on renewed hopes for a lasting peace deal in the Middle East. Read More
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UK car production rises in May but pressures remain - SMMT
Thursday 25 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK vehicle production rose 2.7% in May driven by overseas orders, which recovered from last year's US-tariff uncertainties, but pressure remain due to the war on Iran, according to ... Read More
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German sentiment picks up as global tensions ease - Ifo
Wednesday 24 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment improved in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Wednesday, on hopes the geopolitical uncertainty that has dominated much of the year was starting to e... Read More
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UK service sector weakness weighs on wider economy - PMI
Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK economy continued to falter in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Tuesday, weighed down by sustained weakness in the service sector. Read More
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UK manufacturing order books fall to six-year low in June - CBI
Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK manufacturing order books fell to a six-year low in June, according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Confederation of British Industry. Read More
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Grocery sales shine as heatwave boosts demand - NIQ
Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Grocery sales shone in late May, industry data showed on Tuesday, boosted by warmer weather and the start of a summer of major sporting events. Read More
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UK grocery inflation eases to 3pc as heatwave drives sales
Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK grocery inflation eased to 3.0% in June, helping to offset concerns that higher energy and commodity costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East could feed through more sharp... Read More
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Eurozone private sector downturn eases in June
Tuesday 23 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The downturn in the eurozone private sector eased in June, according to a survey released on Tuesday. Read More
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China keeps benchmark lending rates at record lows
Monday 22 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - China left its benchmark lending rates at record lows on Monday, as policymakers maintained a cautious stance amid Middle East tensions and mixed domestic economic data. Read More
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UK consumer confidence still weak as spending, jobs outlook worsens
Monday 22 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Sentiment levels among UK consumers remained weak this month, according to the latest S&P Global survey, with confidence about big-ticket spending and job security both falling to l... Read More
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US launches probe into German drug pricing policies
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The US launched a trade investigation into Germany's drug pricing policies on Friday, raising the prospect of tariffs or other measures if Washington finds that Berlin's approach un... Read More
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US-Iran Swiss peace summit called off
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Plans for the US and Iran to formally sign a deal to end war in the Middle East have been abruptly called off. Read More
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Government borrowing overshoots expectations in May
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - Government borrowing rose more than expected in May, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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Retail sales rise more than expected in May
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales rose more than expected in May, helped along by warm weather and promotions, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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Retail sales rise more than expected in May
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales rose more than expected in May, helped along by warm weather and promotions, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK consumers still bearish as optimism among young adults fades
Friday 19 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - UK consumer confidence remained firmly in negative territory this month, according to GfK's long-running sentiment survey published on Friday, Read More
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US initial jobless claims fall in line with expectations
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - US initial jobless claims fell more or less in line with expectations last week, according to figures released on Thursday by the Labor Department. Read More
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UK unemployment rate ticks lower
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The UK unemployment rate unexpectedly eased in April, official data showed on Thursday. Read More
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Bank of England leaves rates on hold at 3.75%
Thursday 18 Jun 2026
(Sharecast News) - The Bank of England left interest rates on hold on Thursday, as widely predicted. Read More
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