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Week ending 7th August 2026.

Reports indicated that China’s trade surplus widened to $112.5bn in July, slightly below June’s level but still ahead of market expectations. Exports in U.S. dollar terms grew more strongly than forecast, supported by robust global demand for AI infrastructure and related Chinese-manufactured goods.

Market update – 5th August 2026.

Markets had a generally positive week this week, with equities rising, oil prices easing, and investors closely watching central bank policy, AI-driven growth, and developments in Japan’s currency market.

UK workers may be risking their retirement by turning to informal and unregulated sources of pension support.

UK employees are seeking support with their pensions, but many are turning to informal or unregulated sources, while others are not taking any action at all, according to new research from financial wellbeing and retirement specialist WEALTH at work.

New research highlights many are worried about affording retirement but aren’t taking action on their pension.

Despite widespread concerns about retirement affordability, many UK workers are failing to actively engage with their pension savings, according to new research from financial wellbeing and retirement specialist WEALTH at work.

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