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UK Retail Sales Rise as Bank Rate Holds at 3.75%

UK retail sales volumes rose in August, with the underlying trend firming, providing evidence that the consumer is holding up even as fuel costs bite.

By Asktraders News Team • 18th September 2026

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Investec Falls as UK Bank Weakness Offsets SA Strength

Investec’s pre-close update confirmed group guidance was on track, but a widening gap between a shrinking UK bank and a growing South African business sent the shares lower.

By Asktraders News Team • 18th September 2026

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Learning how to trade on financial markets can be rather daunting, especially for potential traders who have little…

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Real estate investment trusts (REITs) not only offer tax advantages to investors, but they also increase accessibility to…

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A stock that is considered a blue-chip belongs to a major, trusted company. Companies that have been around…

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