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China's industrial profits fall sharply in April amid lockdowns
Friday 27 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - China's industrial profits fell sharply in April as Covid lockdowns took their toll, according to data released on Friday by the National Bureau of Statistics. Read More
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Sunak unveils £5bn windfall tax on energy firms
Thursday 26 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a £15bn package of measures intended to help households with the soaring cost of living, including a windfall tax on energy companies. Read More
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CMA opens fresh probe into Google's ad practices
Thursday 26 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The Competition and Markets Authority is investigating whether Alphabet division Google has broken the law by restricting competition in the digital advertising technology market, i... Read More
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Treasury to unveil emergency aid to tackle soaring energy bills
Thursday 26 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The Chancellor Rishi Sunak is poised to unveil a £10bn package of emergency support to help households struggling with soaring energy bills, it was reported on Thursday. Read More
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German economy nudges higher as sentiment steadies
Wednesday 25 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The German economy strengthened marginally in the first quarter, official data showed on Wednesday. Read More
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Retail sales hold steady but outlook weakens - CBI
Tuesday 24 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Retailers expect sales to soften in June, a survey showed on Tuesday, as high inflation and the weakening economic outlook weigh on consumers. Read More
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Energy price cap set to hit £2,800 in October - Ofgem chief
Tuesday 24 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Energy bills are on course to rise by more than £800 in October, the head of Ofgem has warned politicians. Read More
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Grocery inflation hits 13-year high
Tuesday 24 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Grocery inflation hit its highest level in 13 years in May, industry research showed on Tuesday, as the cost of living crisis continued to mount. Read More
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UK business activity slows sharply in May
Tuesday 24 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Business activity in the UK slowed sharply in May as inflationary pressures and geopolitical uncertainty weighed on customer demand, according to a survey released on Tuesday. Read More
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Shares tumble as Treasury mulls windfall tax on electricity generators
Tuesday 24 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Shares in electricity generators tumbled on Tuesday after it emerged that chancellor Rishi Sunak was considering imposing a windfall tax on excess profits. Read More
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UK government borrowing falls in April
Tuesday 24 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - UK government borrowing fell more than expected in April but remained above pre-Covid levels, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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UK house prices hit fresh highs - Rightmove
Monday 23 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - House prices continued to push higher in May, industry data showed on Monday, hitting a fresh record as lack of supply weighed heavily. Read More
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German business sentiment improves in May - Ifo
Monday 23 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - German business sentiment unexpectedly improved in May, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute. Read More
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Bank of England chief economist sees further rate hikes ahead
Friday 20 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The price of money is headed higher still and the risks are that even further rate rises might be needed, the Bank of England's chief economist said. Read More
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China cuts key interest rate
Friday 20 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The People's Bank of China cut a key lending benchmark on Friday by the most on record as it looks to support a slowing economy and support housing demand. Read More
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German producer prices see highest-ever annual rise as energy prices surge
Friday 20 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - German producer prices rose at their highest annual pace in April as the war in Ukraine pushed up energy prices, according to figures released by Destatis on Friday. Read More
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UK retail sales unexpectedly jump in April
Friday 20 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - UK retail sales unexpectedly rose in April, underpinned in part by an increase in food store sales, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics. Read More
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CMA finds Veolia-Suez merger could see waste bills rise
Thursday 19 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - The competition regulator has found that the merger of Veolia and Suez would lead to a loss of competition in waste and water management services, it announced on Thursday. Read More
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Manufacturing output grows in May but confidence falls - CBI
Thursday 19 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Manufacturing output grew at its fastest pace in ten months over the quarter to May, but confidence fell further, according to a survey released on Thursday by the Confederation of ... Read More
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UK house price growth slows to 9.8% in March
Wednesday 18 May 2022
(Sharecast News) - Average UK house prices increased by £24,000 in the twelve months ended 31 March, according to the Office for National Statistics, a slight slowdown when compared to the previous mo... Read More
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