News And Announcements
Inflation eases in Spain and Italy
The rate of inflation eased in two of the eurozone biggest economies in June, preliminary country data showed on Friday.
UK economy grows faster than first estimated in Q1
The UK economy grew faster than first thought in the first three months of the year, according to data released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
Turkey's central bank keeps rates at 50%
Turkey’s central bank has left a key interest rate on hold, it was confirmed on Thursday, as it focuses on cooling surging inflation.
Eurozone sentiment unexpectedly softens
Economic sentiment across the Eurozone unexpectedly softened in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Thursday.
Riksbank stands pat on rates, signals up to three more cuts this year
Sweden’s central bank held its key interest rate at 3. 75% on Thursday, as widely expected, and said that monetary policy should be adjusted "gradually".
UK retail sales slide in June - CBI
UK retail sales fell in June, an industry survey showed on Wednesday, reversing May’s short-lived uplift.
EU calls Microsoft's bundling of Teams 'abusive'
The European Union (EU) accused Microsoft of violating competition regulations on Tuesday, through the “abusive” bundling of its Teams and Office products.
Getir shareholders reportedly approve company's split
Shareholders of Turkish rapid grocery delivery giant Getir have endorsed a major restructuring plan that would see it split into two separate entities and receive a significant capital infusion from the Abu Dhabi state investment fund Mubadala, it emerged on Monday.
UK manufacturing output broadly unchanged in June quarter
Manufacturers in the UK reported that output volumes remained broadly unchanged in the three months leading up to June, according to the latest industrial trends survey released by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) on Monday.
German business sentiment deteriorates in June - Ifo
German business sentiment deteriorated in June, according to a survey released on Monday by the Ifo Institute.
First time mortgage payments up 61% since last election - Rightmove
First-time buyers have seen mortgage payments soar by nearly two thirds since the last general election, industry research showed on Monday.
Tata workers to stage first UK steel strike in over 40 years
Trade union Unite announced on Friday that around 1,500 Tata workers based in Port Talbot and Llanwern would start an all-out indefinite strike, starting on 8 July.
Election nerves cast shadow over UK economy - PMI
Growth in the UK private sector unexpectedly slowed in June, a closely-watched survey showed on Friday, as uncertainty around the general election weighed on business.
Eurozone recovery unexpectedly slows - PMI
The eurozone’s nascent economic recovery unexpectedly slowed in June, official data showed on Friday, weighed down by weakness in the manufacturing sector.
UK retail sales rise more than expected in May
UK retail sales rose more than expected in May, according to figures released on Friday by the Office for National Statistics.
UK government borrowing below forecasts but debt hits 63-year high
Underlying public-sector borrowing came in slightly lower than government forecasts last month, but still registered the third highest figure for a May on record, while debt swelled to its highest level in more than 60 years.
UK consumer confidence pushes higher - GfK
UK consumer confidence strengthened in June, a long-running survey showed on Friday, as hopes for the economic recovery gained ground.
Bank of England leaves rates on hold
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold on Thursday, as widely expected, despite falling inflation.
Trading apps found to encourage risk-taking as FCA keeps platforms under review
UK financial regulators have announced that they are keeping trading apps under review over concerns that they are encouraging risk-taking among users.
Sales of electric vehicles fall in Europe
Sales of battery-powered electric cars in the European Union fell sharply in May, industry data showed on Thursday, as demand in Germany softened notably.