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20 Feb
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Manufacturing output volumes fall again but expectations turn positive - CBI

Manufacturing output volumes fell again in the quarter to February, but expectations turned positive, according to the latest industrial trends survey released on Thursday by the Confederation of British Industry.

20 Feb
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Eurozone construction output stable in December

Production in the eurozone construction sector remained stable in December, while rising by 0. 4% in the wider European Union, according to preliminary data released by Eurostat on Thursday.

20 Feb
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German producer prices rise 0.5pc in January

Germany’s producer prices rose 0. 5% in January compared to the same month in 2024, according to fresh data released on Thursday by the Federal Statistical Office, Destatis.

20 Feb
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UK confidence drops as consumers sour on economic outlook, finances

Consumer confidence in the UK worsened this month, according to a survey from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) on Thursday, with views about the economic situation and personal finances taking a hit.

19 Feb
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UK house price growth accelerates in December - ONS

Growth in average UK house prices accelerated in December, according to data released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.

19 Feb
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RBNZ slashes cash rate but warns on slower global growth, trade wars

New Zealand’s central bank slashed its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points on Wednesday but warned on geopolitical tensions and slower global growth.

19 Feb
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Inflation hits higher-than-expected 3% in January

The annual rate of consumer price inflation rose to 3% in January from 2. 5% the month before, versus expectations for a smaller uptick to 2. 8%, according to figures released on Wednesday by the Office for National Statistics.

18 Feb
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NAHB housing market index falls to five-month low

The National Association of Housebuilders' housing market index fell to 42 in February, down from 47 in January for the lowest reading in the last five months. Concerns regarding tariffs, elevated mortgage rates and high housing costs weighed on the gauge.

18 Feb
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Government launches consultation on Great British Railways plans

The UK government expanded on its plans to overhaul the country’s rail system on Tuesday, introducing a new independent passenger watchdog and establishing Great British Railways (GBR) to unify track and train operations.

18 Feb
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UK wage growth accelerates, unemployment rate unchanged

UK pay growth accelerated in the three months to December, while the unemployment rate was steady, according to figures released on Tuesday by the Office for National Statistics.

17 Feb
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Employer confidence slides ahead of NI, minimum wage increases

Employer confidence in the UK had weakened significantly, according to fresh industry research released on Monday, with businesses increasingly planning job cuts and scaling back investment in response to rising employment costs, according to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

17 Feb
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BoE's Andrew Bailey says economy remains 'static' despite surprise Q4 GDP growth

Andrew Bailey has played down the upside surprise in last week's fourth-quarter GDP figures, saying that UK economic growth still remains "static".

17 Feb
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Rate cuts boost UK consumer confidence, but sentiment still subdued

Consumer confidence in the UK was given a boost in February by recent interest-rate cuts, but views on household finances still remain subdued.

17 Feb
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UK house price growth slows in February - Rightmove

UK house price growth slowed in February as the stamp duty deadline loomed, but activity remained "robust", according to data released by Rightmove on Monday.

13 Feb
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Eurozone industrial production falls sharply in December

The Eurozone’s ailing manufacturing sector ended 2024 on the back foot, official data showed on Thursday, after industrial production fell by more than expected.

13 Feb
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Surveyors upbeat despite house market dip - Rics

The UK house market softened slightly in January, a closely-watch survey showed on Thursday, as the year got off to a slower start.

13 Feb
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UK economy unexpectedly expands in Q4

The UK economy unexpectedly grew in the fourth quarter, according to figures released on Thursday by the Office for National Statistics.

11 Feb
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BoE's Catherine Mann plays down inflation concerns

Subdued domestic demand and a weak labour market are likely to keep a lid on inflationary pressures this year, according to a Bank of England policymaker who voted for an ‘activist’ 50-basis point cut in interest rates last week.

11 Feb
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UK retail sales jump in January, but cost pressures on the rise

UK shoppers braced stormy weather in January to take advantage of promotional deals, according to data out on Tuesday, with sales rising strongly compared with the year before.

07 Feb
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German industrial production slumps by more than expected

German industrial production slumped in December, official data showed on Friday, as Europe’s biggest economy ended 2024 on the back foot.