UK Retail Sales MoM (Mar) M/M 0.7% vs. Exp. 0.0% (Prev. -0.4%, Low. -0.8%, High. 1.8%)
The UK retail sales growth of 0.7% in March significantly outperformed expectations of 0.0% and suggests a rebound in consumer spending.
Hungarian Unemployment Rate (Mar) 4.7% (Prev. 4.9%)
Lebanese press Al-Jumhuriya notes of accelerated diplomatic efforts toward a Lebanon–Israel non-aggression agreement, driven by the US–Saudi–Egypt initiative, Journalist Kais reports
UK Retail Sales MoM (Mar) M/M 0.7% vs. Exp. 0.0% (Prev. -0.4%, Low. -0.8%, High. 1.8%)
Newsquawk Daily European Equity Opening News - 24th April 2026
[CALENDAR ADDITION] EU Trade Commissioner Sefcovic to hold a press conference at 16:45BST/11:45ET
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This positive surprise could influence Bank of England policy decisions, particularly regarding interest rates, as it indicates resilience in the economy despite prior contraction. Trader focus may shift to the potential impacts on GBP/USD and broader market sentiment as this data could alter growth-inflation dynamics.
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