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Annual UK property sales fall in August - HMRC
Annual house sales fell sharply in August, provisional government data showed on Friday.
Retail sales climb as September heatwave fades - BDO
High street sales pushed higher last week, industry research showed on Friday, as delayed autumn spending finally looked to have got underway.
CMA to review Qualcomm's proposed takeover of Autotalks
The UK competition watchdog has invited comments on Qualcomm’s proposed acquisition of Israel’s Autotalks, it was confirmed on Friday.
Mortgage approvals at six month low - Bank of England
Mortgage approvals fell to a six-month low in August, official data showed on Friday, as higher interest rates continued to weigh on lending.
French inflation unexpectedly slows in September
French inflation unexpectedly slowed in September, official data showed on Friday, as food prices started to moderate.
German GDP forecast to contract by 0.6% this year
Germany’s economy is on course to contract this year, a group of leading economists warned on Thursday.
HSS Hire sees trading slow 'considerably', shares fall
Shares in HSS Hire Group fell sharply on Thursday, after it warned that current trading had slowed "considerably".
CMA flags concerns over Whirlpool-Arcelik deal
The UK competition watchdog has warned that the planned merger of white goods manufacturers Whirlpool and Arcelik could reduce choice.
UK car production eases in August
UK car production fell in August, industry data showed on Thursday, putting the brakes on six months of growth.
Evergrande shares suspended again in Hong Kong
Shares in heavily-indebted property developer Evergrande have been suspended in Hong Kong.
Diageo on track despite persistent cost pressures
Drinks giant Diageo said on Thursday it remained well-positioned to deliver on its guidance, despite ongoing cost pressures and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Jefferies cuts Reit ratings as office vacancies mount
Jefferies has downgraded a number of real estate investment trusts, including British Land, on the back of waning demand for office space.
Evergrande chair placed under police surveillance - report
The billionaire chair of the embattled China Evergrande Group has been placed under police surveillance, it was reported on Wednesday.
Samsung to invest $2bn in second battery factory with Stellantis
Samsung SDI is to invest $2bn building a second battery plant in the US with global car group Stellantis, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
September heatwave hits sales at H&M
Sweden's H&M Group reported a jump in profits on Wednesday, in line with expectations, but warned that unseasonably hot weather had dented current trading.
UK government green lights Rosebank oil field
The government has approved the development of Rosebank, the UK’s largest untapped oil field, sending shares in its operators higher.
UK manufacturing sector sees output slip - CBI
The UK’s manufacturing sector continued to struggle in September, a survey showed on Friday, as higher costs weighed heavily.
Dutch lenders fall after lawmakers back profits levy
Shares in Dutch banks fell on Friday after legislators voted in favour of higher taxes for lenders.
Eurozone economy continues to falter - PMI
Eurozone output nudged higher in September, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, but the struggling manufacturing sector continued to weigh on growth.
UK private sector output unexpectedly falls - PMI
UK output unexpectedly fell in September, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, dragged lower by a weaker service sector.