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FTSE 100 Live: Pound Falls, UK Stocks Rally Ahead of Expected BOE Rate Cut
UK stocks have opened in positive territory, with the FTSE 100 up 0.7% and the FTSE 250 up 0.4%. The pound has weakened more against the dollar, now down 0.3%, and is about flat against the euro. Gilt yields aren’t moving much.
FTSE 100 hits record high ahead of expected interest rate cut
Most sectors at the FTSE 100 were up, boosted by strong corporate earnings. AstraZeneca, the FTSE 100’s most valuable company, rose 4.8 per cent following better than expected results. Shares in Babcock, an engineering outsourcer, rose as much as 11 per cent after it upgraded its outlook.
FTSE 100 Live 06 February: Index higher ahead of interest rates decision, AstraZeneca results
The FTSE 100 index is set to make a swift return towards record territory after IG Index futures forecast a rise of 58 points at the opening bell. The gain follows yesterday’s advance of 53 points to 8623 as the top flight clawed back earlier losses caused by America’s 25% trade tariffs on Mexico and Canada. The record high is 8692.
FTSE 100 Live: UK Stocks Set to Rally Ahead of Key BOE Decision
The move has, at least in part, been driven by a recalibration of bets on BOE easing. Around 85 basis points of cuts are now priced in for the year, starting with a move today. That’s more than double the level seen less than a month ago.
Britain's FTSE 100 dips marginally ahead of BoE rate decision
British stocks were set to fall for the third straight session on Wednesday, as a stronger pound put pressure on the export-heavy index, while caution prevailed ahead of the Bank of England's rate decision.
GSK, gold miners shares push Britain's FTSE 100 higher
UK's FTSE 100 firmed on Wednesday after two straight days of losses, buoyed by gains in shares of heavyweight GSK and gold ...
FTSE 100 Live 04 February: Index seen lower amid trade turbulence, Guinness owner Diageo post results
Drinks giant Diageo today reported a return to sales growth but warned that US tariffs could impact the company’s “building ...
FTSE 100 higher while gold hits new highs
Further gains propel the ounce troy of Gold to all-time highs near the $2,880 mark on the back of the weak US Dollar, ...
FTSE 100 reaches another record high as January is the best month in more than two years
Tech stock sell off over AI investment fears and the expectation of cheaper borrowing through more interest rate cuts are ...
FTSE 100 tumbles after Trump announces tariffs and hasn't ruled out UK goods tax
US President Donald Trump warned the European Union and the UK they would be hit with tariffs unless they 'work it out' ...
FTSE 100 Live 30 January: BT shares fall as revenues disappoint, Fevertree in Molson Coors tie-up
BT and Shell shares are in the spotlight at the start of the FTSE 100 results season. The oil giant boosted shareholder ...
U.K. FTSE 100: Good News, The Fire Sale Is Underway
All of a sudden, the FTSE 100 is on the move. You might be forgiven for imagining it has broken out. The U.K. market is in ...
I think this FTSE 100 fashion stock could skyrocket in 2025
JD Sports has had a disastrous few months of losses but 2025 looks primed to be the year for this FTSE 100 fashion icon to ...