High Street sales staying steady
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Retails sales in the UK remain steady in November, official figures show, despite fears of a fall-off in spending.
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The pound stabilised after earlier losses following China&#39;s tax hike and the release of a survey showing inflation expectations remaining steady despite the rise in CPI inflation.
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The pound was solid against the euro after British retail sales data showed spending on the high street to be more resilient than expected.
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The deep discounter still sports a high valuation despite reporting profit in line with expectations.
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Its latest same-store sales numbers look good around the world.
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Marks and Spencer is set to report a growth in Christmas sales despite High Street gloom, reports suggest.
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Brands that answer consumer demands for healthier products have seen strong  UK sales, a survey says.
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UK retail sales rose slightly more than expected last month, as higher interest rates fail to bite, official figures show.
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UK music and book retailer HMV reports a healthy rise in Christmas sales and rising profits, but says it remains cautious on future prospects.
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Investors bet that prices will keep climbing despite evidence of plentiful supplies, falling demand.
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The pound stayed steady on Tuesday, though slightly down against the dollar, with no change to market expectations that the Bank of England will keep its key repo rate unchanged at a six-year high of 5.50 percent on Thursday.
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Woolworths says it expects its High Street retail arm to return to profit despite waning consumer confidence.
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Tight profit margins trigger deep discounts on the high street for the traditional Boxing Day sales.
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The pound has remained on a back foot after a surprise fall in retail sales and house price growth this morning.
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E-commerce is looking healthy in the UK although the exact figures are in dispute.
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Crime in England and Wales remains stable, figures show, but police report rises in drug offences and robbery.
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Most European equity markets returning from the long holiday weekend had a steady session Tuesday, supported by merger activity.