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October data suggests "relative stability" for housing sector coming
(Alliance News) - UK house prices staged somewhat of a rebound last month, according to data from Halifax, which may prompt some to rethink their downbeat expectations for the housing...
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No fireworks in latest UK construction PMI but price pressure cools
(Alliance News) - The latest reading of the UK construction sector lacked sparkle, with housebuilding proving a drag once again, survey results on Monday showed. ...
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Apple shares hit as falling China sales give analysts a "headache"
(Alliance News) - Apple Inc shares have taken a hit in pre-market trade on Friday, after analysts anxiously unpick the company's quarterly sales figures....
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Bank of England holds UK rates but tempers cut expectations
(Alliance News) - The Bank of England held its interest rates on Thursday, in a move that was expected, so focus is on any hints about when the central bank...
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UK house price recovery "not on the cards yet" despite surprise rise
(Alliance News) - UK house prices saw an unexpected rise last month, but digging beneath the headline data, analysts maintain the sector is still struggling. ...
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GDP data intensifies eurozone recession fears but inflation cools
(Alliance News) - Gross domestic product data which failed to paint an overly optimistic picture of the eurozone economy, though inflation data was an easier pill to swallow. ...
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UK mortgage approvals have bottomed out but recovery to be slow
(Alliance News) - Monthly UK mortgage approvals declined again last month and may very well have sunk to their nadir, though a bounce is unlikely to come instantly. ...
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Bank of England expected to hold rates amid cooling UK economy
(Alliance News) - Bank of England policymakers are expected to continue to hold interest rates at its next meeting, following some weaker UK economic data....
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Oil prices ease on lack of further escalation in Middle East
(Alliance News) - Oil prices eased slightly on Monday, as the conflict over in the Middle East did not escalate as expected over the weekend....
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UK government borrowing below estimate but tax cuts unlikely
(Alliance News) - UK government borrowing was below forecast in September, giving the chancellor some fiscal wiggle room, though Jeremy Hunt may resist the urge to enact tax cuts. ...
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