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Retail sales in Great Britain fall as struggling households cut back
Retail sales in Great Britain fell more steeply than expected last month, the latest negative economic update before the chancellor, John Healey, announces his budget next week. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the volume of goods sold…
UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. UK retail sales volumes declined last month as warmer…
UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand
Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories, opinion and expert analysis I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. UK retail sales volumes declined last month…
Retail Traders Find a Back Door to 24/7 Oil Trading
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to our guide to the commodities driving the global economy. Today, reporter Mia Gindis looks at mounting warnings over 24/7 oil trading among retail investors. In recent months a debate has intensified…
UK retail sales drop after warm weather hits winter clothing demand
UK retail sales volumes declined last month as warmer weather dragged on demand for autumn and winter clothing, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail sales volumes fell by 0.4% in September, compared…
India Retail Traders Cut Back on Leveraged Bets as Stocks Slide
This article is for subscribers only. Good morning, I'm Samie Modak in Mumbai, here to round out another wild week in global markets. While the rest of the world is fretting over a rotation out of AI stocks, India has its own reasons to worry. For…
AI agents are ready to shop. Some retailers are wary.
AI agents are getting blocked left and right — but even when they work, it suggests a more annoying future for humans. Image: Cath Virginia / The Verge, Getty Images Mia Sato is features writer with five years of experience covering the…
UK High-Street Gloom as Retail Sales Drop, Consumer Confidence Worst Since Covid
This article is for subscribers only. In today's Markets Daily UK: Retail sales come in weak and consumer confidence drops, plus how the nation's gilts have proved surprisingly resilient in the run up to next week's budget. Throughout the day, get…
Retailer and consumer attitudes will be 'biggest driver' for dairy growth
Growth will be the key driver for the dairy sector into the future, according to Dale Farm Group CEO, Nick Whelan. He said: “Securing continued growth is critically important against a backdrop of high inflation.” The Dale Farm…
EXCLUSIVE: Set Active Opens Permanent Austin Store, Expands Retail Presence
Los Angeles -based lifestyle and activewear brand Set Active is expanding its brick-and-mortar base, turning its Austin pop-up into a permanent location. Located at 1318 South Congress Avenue, the Austin location is the fourth for the brand…
Oil hits five-month high as global stocks wobble on AI fears; retail sales in Great Britain fall as shoppers cut back - business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets, and the world economy. A fresh wave of selling hit AI stocks around the world overnight, as investor grow increasingly anxious around the sustainability of…
High street on a 'knife edge' as retail sales stall ahead of Autumn Budget
High street on a ‘knife edge' as retail sales stall ahead of Autumn Budget The UK high street is on a 'knife-edge' as retail sales stall ahead of Labour's crucial upcoming Autumn Budget. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said retail…
Switzerland Approves First Retail Spot Bitcoin ETF
Latest News PublishedOct 23, 2026 BIT Asset Management's Bitcoin Fund ETF is expected to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange in November, with its public offering restricted to Switzerland. Switzerland's financial regulator FINMA has approved the…
Retail sales fall faster than expected ahead of Budget
Retail sales fell at a faster pace than expected in September, new figures have shown, as consumer confidence suffered a major drop ahead of the Budget. Total sales at retailers fell 0.4 per cent in September, according to the Office for National…
Singapore's core inflation eases to 2% in September on lower services, retail prices
SINGAPORE: Singapore's core inflation eased to 2 per cent year-on-year in September, down from 2.2 per cent in August, according to official figures released on Friday (Oct 23). This was because of lower inflation in services, retail and other…
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