UK Claimant Count Change (Jan) 28.6K vs. Exp. 22.8K (Prev. 2.7K, Rev. From 17.9K)
The UK Claimant Count Change for January came in significantly worse than expected, with a rise of 28.6K compared to an expectation of 22.8K.
Adani Enterprises (ADANIENT ID) is reportedly to invest up to USD 100bln into AI data centres by 2035, according to Bloomberg
Antofagasta (ANTO LN) FY25 (USD): Revenue 8.62bln (exp. 8.50bln), EBITDA 5.20bln (exp. 5.15bln), Pretax profit 3.16bln (exp. 3.19bln), EBITDA margin 60.3% (exp. 61.2%), Dividend/shr 64.6c (prev. 31.4c Y/Y), Recommended final dividend of 48.0c
UK Claimant Count Change (Jan) 28.6K vs. Exp. 22.8K (Prev. 2.7K, Rev. From 17.9K)
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This broader uptick also reverses a prior lower figure, indicating a potential weakening in the labor market. The implications may drive dovish sentiment regarding future monetary policy and could lead to downward pressure on GBP as markets reassess growth prospects.
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