The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates in response to mounting signs of a prolonged slowdown in the labour market.
The Bank of England risks falling behind the curve on interest rate cuts and may be forced to “play catch-up” next year if it delays action as inflation continues to
UK inflation fell by more than expected in November, strengthening the case for the Bank of England to cut interest rates this week, according to official data.
UBS has maintained its constructive view on the European banking sector as it approaches 2026, keeping Barclays PLC on its roster of preferred buy-rated stocks. The broker argues that the
London stocks look set for a modest lift as trading resumes with a calmer tone following Wednesday’s Budget and the Thanksgiving break in the US.
The FTSE 100 looks poised for a hesitant start on Thursday as investors continue to digest the implications of Labour’s first Budget, with initial enthusiasm giving way to more cautious
London stocks opened modestly higher, but the uplift owes more to renewed global optimism than excitement about today’s Budget.
London stocks are poised for a bullish start on Wednesday as anticipation builds for Rachel Reeves’ Budget statement at 12.30pm.
UK shares ticked higher as investors waited anxiously to see how the Chancellor’s Budget will impact businesses and households.
Shares in Britain’s biggest banks jumped sharply in early trading after reports suggested they will avoid being targeted by new tax measures in tomorrow’s Budget.
London stocks finished firmly higher on Wednesday, recovering from earlier losses as a rebound in technology shares and stronger-than-expected U.S. employment data boosted investor sentiment.
The FTSE 100 is expected to open sharply lower on Tuesday, with futures indicating a 40-point drop, as global equity markets extend their cautious tone.