Lloyds Profits Drop 36% in Q3 as Car Finance Costs Rise

In the latest trading session, the FTSE 100 index is under pressure as weak economic data from the UK spooks investors. The British economy has shown signs of strain, and this has weighed heavily on market sentiment. The FTSE 100 has slipped as traders await signs of how the slowdown will impact corporate earnings, interest‑rate decisions and…

On 18 December 2025, the FTSE 100 moved in a narrow range as London markets waited for a big event. Investors were bracing for the Bank of England to cut its key interest rate to 3.75% from 4.0%. This change would mark the lowest level in nearly three years and a key policy shift. Continue…

The FTSE 100 closed flat today as fresh data showed a weaker-than-expected Black Friday performance across the UK. Investors had hoped the shopping weekend would lift retail sentiment, but the numbers instead pointed to slowing consumer activity, keeping the index stuck in neutral. The update reflects broader uncertainty in the UK economy at a time…