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Eurozone inflation plunges to three-year low of 2.2% in August
Inflation in the eurozone inflation fell sharply to a three-year low in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank will cut interest rates at its next monthly meeting.
Europe midday: Shares off records, but EZ CPI fall boosts rate cut hopes
European shares were up at midday having hit a fresh intra-day record high on Friday as eurozone inflation fell sharply in August, boosting hopes that the European Central Bank would cut rates next month.
Europe open: Stoxx hits record as eyes on EZ, US inflation data
European shares hit a record high on Friday as all eyes were on eurozone and US inflation data amid hopes that the European Central Bank and Federal Reserve would cut rates next month.
German unemployment rises less than forecast in August
German unemployment rose less than expected in August, according to Federal Labour Office figures published on Friday.
FTSE 250 movers: Close Bros surges on upgrade; IG slips after sale
FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,077. 53 0. 05%.
Europe midday: CPI data boosts Stoxx; French spirit makers cheer China
European shares extended gains as data showed inflation falling in Spain and the German regions, boosting hopes of another rate cut from the European Central Bank and pushing the benchmark Stoxx index towards record territory.
Eurozone sentiment indicator posts surprise jump to 96.6 in August
The eurozone's August Economic Sentiment Indicator recorded a surprise jump month on month, according to official data published on Thursday, beating expectations of no gain.
Europe open: Shares up as investors mull Nvidia results, await German CPI
European shares opened higher on Thursday as investors awaited flash inflation numbers from Germany and regular eurozone sentiment data and also mulled the impact of earnings overnight from chip giant Nvidia.
Greencore extends buyback by £10m
UK convenience food supplier Greencore Group said it was extending its current share buyback programme by £10m resulting in a total maximum of £40m being allocated.
PPHE profits up despite art'hotel delays
Hotels group PPHE posted a jump in half-yearly profits and held guidance despite supply chain issues holding up full openings of new art’hotel properties in London and Rome.
FTSE 250 movers: Hochschild loses shine despite upbeat results
FTSE 250 (MCX) 21,098. 77 -0. 30%.
Thames Water seeks to hammer customers with £228 annual bill increase
Under fire utility Thames Water - which has paid out billions in dividends to shareholders and faced criticism over leaks and pollution - wants to hit customers with a £228 annual rise in their bills.
Europe midday: Shares extend gains ahead of Nvidia results
European markets extended morning gains on Wednesday as the financial world held its breath ahead of earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
Europe open: Shares up as all eyes turn to Nvidia earnings
European markets opened higher on Wednesday as the financial world held its breath ahead of earnings from US chip maker Nvidia.
UK's FCA to probe pure protection insurance market
Britain’s financial watchdog has started a probe into so-called “pure protection” insurance policies over concerns that companies may be ripping off vulnerable customers.
Frasers takes 14.65% stake in Australia's Accent Group
Frasers Group said it had taken a 14. 65% stake in Accent Group, a retail and distribution business in Australia and New Zealand’s performance and lifestyle market.
Europe midday: Stoxx rallies ahead of Fed minutes; Mobico motors
European stocks rallied on Wednesday as investors eyed the release of minutes from the US Federal Reserve for commentary on inflation and interest rate prospects.
Mobico shares surge as US school bus sale starts, interims jump
Mobico shares surged by a fifth on Wednesday after the public transport operator started the sale process for its North American school bus business to cut debt and reported a jump in adjusted interim operating profit driven by positive demand and cost cuts.