ECB Expected to Pause Rate Hikes as Inflation Slows; US Economy Resilient with 4.3% GDP Growth Forecast; Unilever Sales Up but Ice Cream Volumes Down; Restaurant Group Gets Takeover Bid; Standard Chartered Profits Halve on China Exposure
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European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes today, after inflation slows.
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US GDP growth forecast at 4.3% for Q3, showing economic resilience.
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Unilever sales up 5.2% as price rises continue, but ice cream volumes down.
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Restaurant Group confirms takeover approach from owner of Pizza Express.
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Standard Chartered profits halve, hit by China exposure; shares tumble 11%.
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