News from Sentoria
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US and UK Interest Rates Expected to Stay on Hold as Iran Peace Deal Eases Inflation Fears
The US Federal Reserve and Bank of England are expected to keep interest rates on hold this week as markets assess whether the US-Iran peace deal will ease energy-driven inflation. For businesses, the decision may bring…
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UK Under-16 Social Media Ban Raises Concerns for Tech Firms, Advertisers and Investors
The UK Government’s plan to ban under-16s from major social media platforms has been welcomed by child-safety campaigners, but tech companies warn the move could push young users towards less regulated online spaces while adding new…
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High Energy Costs Are Quietly Exporting Britain’s Manufacturing Base
High energy costs are becoming a serious threat to UK manufacturing, with industry leaders warning that jobs, investment and production are already being pushed overseas. As manufacturers face rising bills, squeezed margins and delayed support, Britain…
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Bank Branch Closures Add Fresh Pressure to Britain’s High Streets
A fresh wave of UK bank branch closures has raised new concerns about high street decline, access to cash, small business costs and local economic growth. While the direct effect on inflation and GDP may be…
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UK Energy Price Fears Return as Industry Warns of Inflation, Job Losses and Security Risks
UK energy prices are back at the centre of the economic debate as households face a 13% price cap rise, manufacturers warn of job losses and relocation, and the Bank of England prepares for a difficult…
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US-Iran Peace Deal Sends Oil Lower and Gives Global Trade a Morning Boost
Global markets have reacted strongly this morning after the United States and Iran reached a preliminary peace agreement that is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important trade routes in the…
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SpaceX IPO Success Signals a New Era for Ambition, Capital and the Space Economy
SpaceX has completed one of the most significant stock market debuts in history, with its initial public offering raising $75 billion and placing the company among the most valuable businesses in the world. The flotation marks…