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Exit poll projects loss of majority for Conservatives, pound falls
Theresa May’s gamble to call a snap election may not have paid off, as exit polls suggest the Conservatives have lost their parliamentary majority in the General Election.
FBI's Comey: Trump sacked me because of Russia investigation
Former FBI director James Comey has testified in front of a Senate intelligence committee hearing, in which he stated his belief that he was fired due to the ongoing investigation into the Trump campaign links with Russia.
Deflation risks have definitely gone away, ECB's Draghi says
Rate-setters at the European Central Bank are more confident that inflation is headed back towards their targetted level.
Auto Trader revs up dividend, shares fall on softer advertising warning
Auto Trader Group more than tripled its dividend as revenue and earnings beat expectations for its full-year performance, with the new year forecast to see greater used car sales volumes and improving margins but a slowing in display advertising growth.
ECB removes reference to lower rates, more QE possible
The European Central Bank left all its key interest rates unchanged, as expected.
Euro area growth picks up more than expected in first quarter
Economic activity in the Eurozone accelerated unexpectedly at the start of 2017.
Demand for Chinese exports holds up better-than-expected in May
Foreign demand for Chinese exports held up better than expected last month as did domestic appetite for wares from abroad, although some economists believed strength in imports was unlikely to be sustained.
UK housing market dipping markedly, surveyors say
Another survey emerged on Thursday to suggest UK house prices are softening, with buying enquiries hitting an 11-month low to counter more bullish housing earlier in the week.