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UK consumer confidence subdued - GfK
Consumer confidence remained subdued in July, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as people adopted a "wait and see" approach following the general election result.
House purchases delayed as BoE's CHAPS system hit
The Bank of England said on Thursday that its CHAPS service has been hit by a global payments issue, delaying some high value and time-sensitive payments, including house purchases.
US initial jobless claims rise by 20,000
Americans lined up for unemployment benefits at an accelerated pace in the week ended 13 July, according to the Labor Department.
ECB keeps door open to September rate cut, but 'nothing predetermined'
Euro area monetary policy makers kept rates unchanged on Thursday while keeping the door open to a possible rate cut in September.
Sequoia Economic Infrastructure refinances revolving credit facility
Sequoia Economic Infrastructure Income Fund (SEQI) announced the successful refinancing of its existing multi-currency revolving credit facility (RCF) of £325m on Thursday, which was due to mature on 12 November.
Banks must improve treatment of politicians - FCA
The financial regulator has warned banks must do more to ensure political clients are treated fairly, it was announced on Thursday.
Aldo Bisio steps down as CEO of Vodafone Italy
Vodafone Group announced on Thursday that Aldo Bisio would step down as chief executive officer of Vodafone Italy and as a member of the group executive committee on 15 November.
Anglo American cuts coal guidance after Australia fire
Anglo American on Thursday held annual copper and iron ore production guidance unchanged after a second-quarter update, but cut steelmaking coal output forecasts after a fire at its Grosvenor mine in Australia last month.
AJ Bell upbeat after 'strong' third quarter
Shares in AJ Bell sparked in morning trading on Thursday, after the investment platform saw both customer numbers and inflows jump.
IDS Q1 revenues rise 8.4% on strong parcel demand, UK postal votes
Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services said first-quarter revenues rose 8. 2% driven by strong parcel demand and more postal votes during the recent UK general election.
Quarterly sales jump at Premier Foods
Premier Foods posted a jump in first-quarter sales on Thursday, boosted by strong demand overseas for Mr Kipling cakes.
SSE reports first-quarter performance in line with forecasts
SSE reported a strong operational performance in its first quarter on Thursday, aligning with expectations, with significant growth in its renewables sector.
Dunelm sees FY profit ‘slightly ahead' of market views after ‘strong’ Q4
Homewares retailer Dunelm said on Thursday that full-year pre-tax profit was set to be "slightly ahead" of current market expectations of £200m after a "strong" final quarter.
Profits jump at Frasers despite revenue dip
Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group posted annual profits at the top of guidance on Thursday, despite a dip in revenues.
UK wage growth eases, vacancies fall
UK wages grew at their slowest pace in nearly two years in the three months to May, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics.