14 July 2026

Some good news for retailers with the news that retail sales were up in June with food and drink sales being strong – no doubt helped by the hot weather and England’s progress in the World Cup.  However, continued military action in the Middle East has led to an increase in the oil price with an overall negative impact on the market.  The FTSE 100 is down almost 50 points at around 10,450 at lunchtime

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