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NFIB small business optimism index improves in November
Small business sentiment in the US improved more than expected in November, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business.
UK economy flatlines in October as construction shrinks
Britain's economy flatlined in October as growth in services was offset by a decline in construction, official figures showed.
UK trade deficit widens in October as firms stockpile goods
Britain's deficit in trade with the rest of the world widened in October, as UK companies stockpiled goods ahead of the missed Brexit deadline, while overseas firms showed continued wariness towards the country's exports.
FRC fines Grant Thornton £650k for audit failures
The Financial Reporting Council has fined accounting firm Grant Thornton £650,000 over failures related to the audit of a listed company in 2016.
German investor sentiment improves much more than expected - ZEW
German investor sentiment improved much more than expected in December, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economics Research in Mannheim.
Supermarket sales growth slows; Lidl hits record market share - Kantar
UK supermarket sales growth slowed in the 12 weeks to 1 December as uncertainty about the upcoming general election, a "lacklustre" Black Friday and a wet autumn meant shoppers delayed their Christmas preparations.
Pork fuels Chinese consumer inflation as producer prices fall
Chinese consumer inflation hit a near-eight year high in November, fuelled by rising pork prices, but producer prices recorded their fifth month of annual declines as economic growth slowed.