The latest labour market data showed that unemployment rose slightly to 5.1% in the period between August and October. Wage growth also slowed.

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Are UK retailers holding up this Christmas? JPMorgan names its 2026 top pick

Inflationary pressure on operating expenses is also described as “more normalised,” making mitigation easier than in recent years. Within this backdrop, JPMorgan reiterates Marks & Spencer as its ...

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AA and RAC could jump-start London markets: Breakdown recovery rivals mull UK IPOs

The AA's owners have reportedly been sounding out buyers over a possible £5bn sale or listing and the RAC is said to be targeting a similar valuation in a UK IPO.

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RAC could put London stock market on road to recovery in 2026

A possible London Stock Exchange listing could be in the works for roadside recovery giant RAC with a reported a valuation of £5bn. The potential float, first reported by the Financial Times, would be ...

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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures rise to usher in final trading week packed with data

US stock futures rose on Monday as investors put a bruising week behind them, waiting for an upcoming flurry of economic data to help expectations for interest-rate cuts in 2026. But many strategists ...

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