A surprise jump in UK inflation rattled rate-cut hopes, while house prices climbed and rents finally showed signs of easing. Barclays is back in the regulator’s crosshairs with a £42 million fine over lax money-laundering controls.
ACG Metals impressed the market with upgraded guidance and broker praise after a strong half. And if you're wondering where the money's going, PwC says AI is driving a $2 trillion infrastructure boom, with data centres soaking up a quarter of it. Here's your Five at Five:
1. A surprise tick-up in UK inflation gave sterling a boost, but not everyone’s cheering. Click for more.
2. House prices are on the up, though renters might finally catch a break. Click for more.
3. Barclays got a £42 million slap from the regulator. Click for more.
4. ACG Metals is mining momentum and silver. Click for more.
5. And AI? It’s not just coming, it’s dragging $2 trillion of infrastructure with it. Click for more.
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