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FTSE 100 climbs on strong retail sales data

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FTSE 100 climbs on strong retail sales data Stock prices in London closed higher on Friday, as a swathe of domestic economic data was well-received and the US Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s tariff programme is illegal…
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  • Trump's long-term tariff strategy is unlikely to be derailed so long as the White House can replicate the regime through alternative methods

    80% confidence
  • The International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorise the president to impose tariffs

    80% confidence
  • Had Congress intended to convey the distinct and extraordinary power to impose tariffs with IEEPA, it would have done so expressly, as it consistently has in other tariff statutes

    80% confidence
  • Aston Martin expects a material improvement in its 2026 financial performance driven by enhanced product mix, transformation programme benefits, and disciplined operations

    80% confidence
  • Retail sales provide further evidence that economic activity is picking up smartly in the new year as budget uncertainty fades

    80% confidence
  • The decision was broadly expected

    80% confidence
  • Trump is considering a limited military strike on Iran if a deal is not reached

    80% confidence
  • Dave Lewis wants to change the 'fat and happy' culture at Diageo

    80% confidence
  • The Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs will unlikely be a big game changer for markets

    80% confidence
  • The contributors to the increase in real GDP in Q4 were increases in consumer spending and investment, partly offset by decreases in government spending and exports

    80% confidence
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