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

European Central Bank expected to pause rate hikes today, after inflation slows.

US GDP growth forecast at 4.3% for Q3, showing economic resilience.

Unilever sales up 5.2% as price rises continue, but ice cream volumes down.

Restaurant Group confirms takeover approach from owner of Pizza Express.

Standard Chartered profits halve, hit by China exposure; shares tumble 11%.