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Friday 26 June 2026

A surge in employment adds to the case for another interest rate hike. 
Brent crude prices fall back to pre-war levels
The government tax legislation passes parliament, becoming law
Judo Bank’s share price crashes nearly 40pc as the economy hits its business
Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status

 

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Friday 26 June 2026
A surge in employment adds to the case for another interest rate hike.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">Brent crude prices fall back to pre-war levels</li>
<li aria-level="1">The government tax legislation passes parliament, becoming law</li>
<li aria-level="1">Judo Bank&rsquo;s share price crashes nearly 40pc as the economy hits its business</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk loses his trillionaire status</li>
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Jobs surge adds to rate pressure; oil prices drop to pre-war level; Musk no trillionaire

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