German factory orders rise faster than expected; Asian shares fall on tech pullback – business live
2 sources·Updated August 6, 2026

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- Guardian UK·2h agoPositive Persimmon looks to tap into ‘Burnham bounce’ on housebuilding
Firm lifts outlook saying it’s well placed to benefit from PM’s focus on new homes despite ongoing cost pressures of Iran war UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda, despite growing…
Read at Guardian UK → - Guardian Business·3h agoGerman factory orders rise faster than expected; Asian shares fall on tech pullback – business live
Germany’s biggest arms maker Rheinmetall slashes outlook after cancelled government contract; crude oil prices hold below $80 a barrel UK housebuilder Persimmon has lifted its outlook, saying it is “well-placed” to benefit from prime minister Andy Burnham’s policy agenda,…
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