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  (Sharecast News) - UK annual house prices fell in August for the first time since November 2023 as the market remained subdued, according to the latest data from Lloyds.

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• UK retail footfall improves but remains below last year - BRC

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• China services sector growth picks up in August

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• Bank of Canada keeps rates on hold as expected

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