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Back to profileRecord monthly fall in diesel prices
Diesel prices have recorded their biggest monthly fall in more than a quarter of a century.
Primark owner set for weaker profits as high gas prices to hit sugar arm
Primark remains the jewel in the crown and its planned separation from the wider group looks strategically sound.
Gold prices fall to eight month lows
Bullion has fallen to around $3,790 an ounce, extending its sharp retreat from the record highs reached earlier this year.
Annual UK house price growth picked up in June, says Nationwide
There are glimmers of hope today that the UK housing market may finally be finding its footing.
Sainsbury’s says sales encouraging but impact of Iran war still ‘uncertain’
Sainsbury’s results are like a mirror image of what’s happening when it comes to spending across the wider UK economy.
UK economic growth confirmed while Sainsbury’s results reflect consumer caution
The latest assessment of UK economic health also provides some reassurance that the economy is still eking out growth.
Robust first quarter UK growth confirmed but 2025 weaker than first thought
The snapshot shows the economy is hardly firing on all cylinders.
Footsie on the back foot as Middle East tensions flare
Brent crude has risen above $72 a barrel, after strikes were reported on ships in the Strait of Hormuz and the US military retaliated.
Market report: Volatility wracks markets at the end of a see-saw week
The markets have been wracked with volatility this week, and the seesaw moves just keep coming.
Market report: Tech bounces, oil declines but Europe deals with fresh energy shock
Fears of a long-lasting global energy crunch induced by the Iran conflict are slinking away.
Segro rebuffs £12.6bn approach from US rival in latest takeover tilt for UK firm
While suitors are still coming thick and fast, British firms this week have been turning the shoulder and rebuffing takeover attempts.
Market report: Tech sell-off stabilises but investors remain nervous
SpaceX has come down to earth with a bump, burning off most of its post-launch steam.