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Last update: 4 hours agoUK Retail Watch: Berenberg cut Card Factory’s target to 80p from 110p, calling the shares “deep value” but warning investors need patience for sustained store sales, stronger online growth, and a step-up from international partnerships. Macro Pressure: The broker pointed to a tougher backdrop after the Middle East conflict—slower household spending, weaker retail data, and markets pricing in two more rate rises to 4.25% by end-2026. Community Finance: In Texas, Waco’s Shepherd’s Heart is set to merge into the Central Texas Food Bank next month, moving into a new 64,000 sq ft facility. AI Meets Banking: OpenAI rolled out personal finance tools in ChatGPT Pro, letting users connect bank accounts via Plaid for spending and planning dashboards. Regulatory Move: Canada’s OSFI plans a June pilot to reduce red tape for fintechs and credit unions seeking bank licences. Middle East Finance: Syria is reportedly set to replace its central bank governor with Safwat Raslan, as banks try to reconnect with global finance.
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