London Market Today - London open: FTSE nudges up ahead of expected rate cut; Currys surges on results
18-12-2025 00:59
London stocks nudged up in early trade on Thursday as investors eye an expected rate cut from the Bank of England.
LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe edges higher before rate decisions
The pound rose to USD1.3368 early Thursday, from USD1.3359 at the time of the London equities close on Wednesday. The euro faded to USD1.1730 from USD1.1749. Against the yen, the dollar rose to JPY155 ...
LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks rise as inflation dips and oil prices firm
November's figure was below the 3.4% forecast in the recent BoE Monetary Policy Report. Similarly, core CPI inflation, which excludes energy, food, alcohol and tobacco, slowed to 3.2% from 3.4% ...
Optimism for London market after Shawbrook confirms intended IPO
UK asset managers and corporate finance advisers say they are optimistic about London’s listings market after Shawbrook confirmed its intention to float in November. The digital banking group’s ...
