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UK retailers enjoy 'solid' start to 2025, BRC says

British retailers show positive January spending growth but face rising costs and inflation, predicting a tough year ahead with potential price increases and job cuts.

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European banks may find it tough to repeat strong end-of-year performance

European banks are projected to report higher Q4 profits, but face challenges from falling interest rates and competition from U.S. banks amid potential industry consolidation.

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UK banks resist mortgage rate hikes amid money market turmoil

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China exports accelerate amid trade tensions, imports surprise

China's December exports grew 10.7%, while imports rose 1.0%, amidst trade tensions and ongoing economic challenges, with a 5% growth target for 2025.

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China's Dec exports likely gained momentum ahead of tariff uncertainty: Reuters poll

China's December exports are forecasted to rise 7.3%, while imports may contract 1.5%, amid trade tensions with the U.S. and EU and a focus on consumption-driven growth.

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Black Friday spending lifts UK retail sales at end of 2024

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Dealmakers eye $4 trillion-plus M&A haul in 2025 on Trump boost

Bankers predict global M&A activity to exceed $4 trillion in 2024, fueled by expected deregulation and a favorable economic climate under Trump's administration.

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Europe's carmakers discount EVs, hike petrol car prices as new emissions rules loom

European automakers are raising petrol car prices and offering EV discounts due to new EU emissions regulations, which require a significant increase in electric vehicle sales to avoid hefty fines.

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Factbox-Big banks expect a quarter-point cut for ECB's first meeting of 2025

Major brokerages predict the ECB will cut rates by 25 basis points in January 2025, with further reductions anticipated throughout the year as inflation slows.

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REUTERS NEXT-US bank executives expect Trump to ease rules, fuel growth

President-elect Trump is expected to implement pro-growth banking policies, easing regulations and encouraging mergers, according to industry executives at the Reuters NEXT conference.