On 24 December 2025, the UK’s main share index, the FTSE 100, climbed by 23 points, closing near 9,889 at the end of trading. This small gain lifted optimism in London’s markets just before the Christmas break. The FTSE 250, made up of mid-sized UK companies, also rose but by only a small margin. The…
On December 23, 2025, the FTSE 100 traded slightly higher in early London hours. The index rose around 0.1%, showing calm but steady movement ahead of the Christmas break. At the same time, the British pound climbed to nearly $1.35, marking one of its strongest levels in months. This mix of rising stocks and a…
On December 22, 2025, the FTSE 100 drifted into the red as traders reacted to lacklustre UK economic news. We saw the benchmark index slide lower, highlighting investor caution and growing fears over the UK’s growth outlook. Markets have been sensitive this week, with thin holiday trading and mixed global cues also adding to volatility. Britain’s GDP expanded…
The FTSE 100 traded flat today as investors reacted to weaker UK retail sales data for November. Market participants remained cautious, balancing disappointing consumer figures with stability in several heavyweight stocks. Trading activity stayed muted, showing limited risk appetite across the broader stock market. The British pound weakened slightly against major currencies after official data…
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. Traders…
FTSE 100 Today Live Update: A Strong Start for UK Stocks The FTSE 100 opened higher today as investors showed fresh confidence in UK markets. The main reason behind this positive mood is the growing belief that interest rates could soon come down. Market pricing now suggests a 98.8% chance of a rate cut, a…
The FTSE 100 slipped in live trading as investors reacted to the latest UK employment figures, which reinforced expectations that interest rate cuts could still be on the table later this year. While weaker hiring data often supports equity markets by easing rate pressure, the immediate market response showed caution as traders weighed slowing economic…
The FTSE 100 today opened on a positive note as UK stocks rose in early trade, helped by a steady pound and improving global market mood. Investors reacted calmly to fresh corporate updates, including the resignation of the Hikma Pharmaceuticals CEO, while dividend strength continued to support broader market confidence. The early gains show that…
On 12 December 2025, new data showed the UK economy unexpectedly shrank by 0.1% in October. Economists had forecast slow growth or no change, but the output fell instead. This weak reading came from the Office for National Statistics and surprised many traders and analysts. At the same time, the FTSE 100 stock index edged…
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…