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The United Kingdom's retail sales volumes rose by 1.1% in July compared to the same month a year prior, the Office for National Statistics shared in a report published on Friday.

On a monthly basis, the figure advanced by 0.6%, with sales volumes from non-store retailers, as well as textile clothing and footwear stores, both increased by 2.5%. Meanwhile, department store sales were down by 1.5%.

In the three months to July 2025, sales volumes slipped by 0.6% quarter-on-quarter and rose by 0.4% year-on-year.

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*Non store retailers sales increased by 2.5%

European equities traded mostly higher in Friday's premarket ahead of the freshest updates on the Eurozone's gross domestic product (GDP), Germany's factory orders, France's trade balance, and the United Kingdom's house prices and retail sales.

The DAX stood flat 8:00 am CET. The FTSE 100 increased by 0.18%. The Euro Stoxx advanced by 0.34%.

The euro grew by 0.23% against the dollar at 7:59 am CET to sell for $1.16770. The pound sterling went up by 0.21% against the United States currency to change hands for $1.34633.

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John Lewis is to host Topshop in 32 of its 36 stores from February as the clothing brand’s only national stockist on UK high streets, in a drive to attract younger shoppers and their mothers.

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Major European stock indexes traded mostly higher in premarket hours on Thursday amid data releases. Investors focused mostly on the Purchase Management Index (PMI) reports from Germany, the United Kingdom and the Eurozone, as well as producer price figures. Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCOB) Construction PMI reports for Germany and the Eurozone are scheduled for release today, along with the EU retail sales report.

The German DAX decreased 0.19% at 8:01 am CET, while the Euro Stoxx 50 gained at 0.25%. The FTSE 100 increased 0.15%. The CAC 40 index was up by 0.22%.

The euro traded flat against the dollar at 7:59 am CET, selling for $1.16538. At the same time, the pound traded 0.12% below the dollar, trading for $1.34280.

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Major European stock markets traded higher during premarket on Wednesday as investors anticipated the release of Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reports from Germany, the United Kingdom, and the Eurozone, as well as inflation data from Turkey and the euro area's report on producer prices.

The DAX rose by 0.11% at 8:00 am CET, while the FTSE 100 increased by 0.07% at the same time. A minute later, the CAC 40 climbed by 0.25%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 advanced by 0.38%.

The euro lost 0.09% against the dollar at 7:58 am CET, going for $1.16300. Meanwhile, the British pound was down by 0.24% compared to the dollar and went for $1.33624 at 7:59 am CET.

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Equities in Europe traded lower in the premarket on Tuesday ahead of the latest preliminary inflation report for the Eurozone. Meanwhile, Spain and Italy will publish their latest numbers on unemployment change and producer prices, respectively, while Germany will unveil its newest 2-year note auction.

The DAX dropped by 0.48% at 8:00 am CET. Simultaneously, the FTSE 100 stood declined by 0.14%. The CAC 40 decreased by 0.20%. The Euro Stoxx lost 0.27%.

The euro fell by 0.14% against the United States dollar at 7:58 am CET to sell for $1.16959. The pound sterling went down by 0.17% against the greenback to change hands for $1.35219.

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Gold prices climbed to a record high overnight on Monday as investors moved into the precious metal on expectations that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September.

A weaker dollar added fuel to demand, while the latest US inflation data and steady consumer spending reinforced expectations for easier policy. Silver also drew strong interest, reaching an all-time high in euro terms a day earlier.

Gold was trading at $3,499.18 an ounce, up 0.62% at 10:07 pm CET, after briefly touching an intraday high of $3,508.64. Silver rose 0.03% to $40.73 at the same time.

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Gold real time + 0.57%. $ 3496.38

Major European stock indexes traded mostly with gains in the premarket on Monday as investors turned to data. On the agenda are manufacturing reports from the euro area, Germany, and the United Kingdom, alongside the Eurozone's unemployment figures. Meanwhile, the United States stock markets will be closed today due to the Labor Day holiday.

The DAX stood flat at 8:02 am CET. At the same time, the Euro Stoxx 50 increased 0.29%, the CAC 40 rose 0.21%, and the FTSE 100 gained 0.14%. The euro traded 0.24% above the dollar at 7:59 am CET, going for 1.17139. Simultaneously, the pound added 0.15% against the greenback, selling at 1.35250.

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Frasers Group chief executive Michael Murray will miss targets to secure a £100m bonus this year, but the retailer has proposed a new scheme with a lower share price goal that could see him land the payout by 2030

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Major stock markets in Europe traded mixed during premarket on Friday ahead of upcoming inflation reports coming from France, Spain, Italy, and Germany. Investors also anticipated the gross domestic product (GDP) reports from France, Spain, and Italy, as well as German retail sales and unemployment data, and the United Kingdom's report on house prices.

Germany's DAX declined by 0.21% at 8:00 am CET, and the UK's FTSE 100 climbed by 0.14% at the same time. A minute later, France's CAC 40 and the pan-European Euro Stoxx 50 were flat.

The euro lost 0.12% against the dollar at 7:58 am CET to go for $1.16697. Meanwhile, the British pound was down by 0.10% compared to the dollar and went for $1.34995 at 7:59 am CET.

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Most European stock markets were lower Thursday's premarket session ahead of the European Central Bank's monetary policy meeting accounts which is set to be published later in the day. Swiss GDP numbers and the Eurozone consumer confidence are also in the limelight. Investors monitored the concerns around the US Federal Reserve's independence.

The CAC 40 went up by 0.12% at 8:01 am CET. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100, the DAX and the Euro Stoxx 50 traded flat.

The euro traded flat compared to the dollar at 7:59 am CET, to sell for $1.16375. Simultaneously, the British pound was also flat versus to the dollar and sold for $1.35035.

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Sales at JD Sports (JD) may still be struggling but its valuation continues to look depressed when compared to its retail peers, says Shore Capital.

Analyst David Hughes retained his ‘buy’ recommendation on the athleisurewear retailer, which was trading up 3.1% at 96p at time of writing on Wednesday but is still down a third over the past year.

A second quarter update confirmed like-for-like sales are still in trouble, down 3%, although Hughes said there were ‘improving trends in the US’ and there were tough comparators in the UK and Europe following the Euros football tournament last year.

He said the stock currently trades at a current year 2026 price/earnings ratio of 7.2 times and ‘the valuation continues to look depressed versus the retail sector’.

‘Thus, despite the challenges clearly present in this latest trading statement, we continue to have a positive view on the shares,’ said Hughes.

‘The strength of the brand, combined with the strong margins and good cash generation feed into positive medium-term prospects for the company, however, investors await signs of like-for-like recovery before the business will merit a rerating

Debenhams (DEBS) has taken ‘decisive action’ in restructuring its business, which Panmure Liberum says is ‘rare’ in public markets.

Analyst Wayne Brown retained his ‘buy’ recommendation and target price of 35p on the company, which was rebranded from Boohoo after its takeover of Debenhams.

Shares in the retail group were down 1.5% at 14p at time of writing on Mondau after full-year 2025 results signalled significant changes, including the potential sale of Pretty Little Thing and the closure of a distribution hub at the expense of more than 1,200 jobs.

Brown said the company faced ‘exceptional costs’ in the year which ‘should come as no surprise as tidying up the balance sheet is noisy but welcome’.

‘It is rare on the public markets that such decisive actions are taken but there is a plan and the funding to execute this plan,’ he said.

‘The plan is to create a stock-light, capital-light marketplace across all areas of the group and deliver a sustainable growth model.’

The analyst said ‘noise in the financials’ will bleed into full-year 2026 but the guidance is towards earnings progress and the first half of 2026 is ‘off to a solid start

Major stock indexes in Europe traded mostly higher in premarket hours on Wednesday as investors awaited the latest report on the German consumer sentiment. Additionally, the Financial Times reported that the European Union is considering imposing tariffs on scrap exports as a means to protect its aluminum industry against American levies.

The DAX traded flat, and the FTSE 100 gained 0.27% at 8:00 am CET. At the same time, the Euro Stoxx 50 % advanced by 0.29%. A minute later, the CAC 40 added 0.20%.

The euro lost 0.20% compared to the dollar to sell for $1.16195 at 7:58 am CET. Simultaneously, the pound traded 0.19% lower against the greenback, going for $1.34550.

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Major European stock markets traded down in premarket hours on Tuesday as investors digested United States President Donald Trump's announcement that he dismissed Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The market also reacted to Trump's warning that nations imposing digital taxes on US tech companies could face fresh trade penalties.

The DAX dipped by 0.36% at 8:05 am CET, the Euro Stoxx 50 declined by 0.45% and the CAC 40 went down by 0.25% at 8:06 am CET. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 decreased by 0.22% at 8:07 am CET.

The euro traded 0.19% above the dollar at 7:59 am CET, to sell for $1.16415. Simultaneously, the British pound was flat compared to the dollar and sold for $0.86451.

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Most major European stock markets traded higher lower premarket hours on Monday as investors digested the latest remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a near-term interest-rate cut during his Jackson Hole Symposium speech, citing "downside risks" to jobs.

Also, investors look ahead to a busy week of economic data and await Nvidia earnings.

The DAX dipped by 0.27% at 8:00 am CET, the CAC 40 climbed by 0.15% and the Euro Stoxx 50 declined by 0.15% at 8:01 am CET. Meanwhile, the FTSE 100 was closed.

The euro traded 0.17% below the dollar at 7:59 am CET, to sell for $1.16997. Simultaneously, the British pound was 0.12% down compared to the dollar and sold for $1.35098.

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The prices of precious metals rose on Friday, with gold rallying 1% as investors welcomed United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's latest speech delivered at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Powell hinted that lowering interest rates might be on the way, as he commented that adjustments to monetary policy could potentially be needed. This likely heightened appetite for the yellow metal, which is non-interest-bearing.

Gold jumped 1.07% at 10:57 pm ET, going for $3,374.21 per ounce. A minute later, silver surged 2.13%, selling for $38.97 per ounce. At 10:59 am ET, platinum added 0.16% to sell at $1,363.58 per ounce and and palladium advanced by 1.46%, going for $1,114.63 per ounce.

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