FTSE forecast: UK stocks rally

In the second quarter of 2024, UK dividends reached a new record, according to Computershare’s latest dividend monitor. Total payouts, bolstered by special dividends, increased by 11.2% year-on-year, hitting an all-time quarterly high of £36.7bn. The

Investors are increasingly viewing UK markets as a potential haven amidst rising political uncertainty in the U.S. and other parts of Europe. This shift could mark a significant turnaround for a country that seemed to have

London stocks experienced a rise on Wednesday, largely due to gains from precious metal miners. Meanwhile, hawkish comments from the Bank of England’s Chief Economist, Huw Pill, reduced expectations of an interest rate cut in August.

Last week’s Labour victory in the UK election has brought a wave of optimism to the UK stock market and has bolstered the value of the pound. This outcome has instilled a sense of political stability,

The FTSE 100 is up 0.4% after a four-session dip, signalling renewed market optimism. The FTSE 250 also saw a rise, up 0.6% by 0730 GMT, while the pan-European STOXX 600 mirrored this momentum, rising by

UK stocks experienced a rise after the close on Monday, with gains in the Life Insurance/Assurance, Chemicals, and Tobacco sectors driving shares higher. By the end of trading in London, the Investing.com United Kingdom 100 had

London’s blue-chip stock surged to a near two-week high on Thursday, bolstered by the Bank of England’s decision to maintain current interest rates. This move, which aligned with market expectations, spurred traders to anticipate the potential

London has reclaimed its position as Europe’s biggest stock market, just two years after losing the title to Paris. This resurgence comes amidst significant turmoil in French markets following the surprise election called by President Emmanuel

Recent analysis by Energy UK, based on data from Oxford Economics, reveals that a swift transition to net zero could provide a significant boost to the UK economy. The report estimates this boost at £240 billion

On Thursday, British equities experienced a lift as investors looked forward to a widely anticipated rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB), although gains were tempered by companies trading ex-dividend. The FTSE 100, a blue-chip

On Monday morning in London, the FTSE 100 experienced its largest surge in over a month, initially rising around 1.2% as the markets opened before retreating slightly. By 8.30am, the FTSE was trading 0.6% higher, while

The British Pound has consolidated its recent gains against the Euro and Dollar, maintaining strong positions above 1.17 and 1.27 respectively. This performance followed a higher-than-expected UK inflation rate and the announcement of a General Election,

London equities kicked off the week positively, buoyed by a rally in metal miners and defence stocks. Investors are now awaiting comments from the Bank of England for hints on the central bank’s interest rate trajectory.

London stocks gained some ground on Tuesday led by advances in the personal goods sector amid labour market data that showed wages grew stronger-than-expected, though a basket of mixed corporate updates kept investor optimism in check.

The UK’s FTSE 100 cruised to a record high on Tuesday, coming off an extended weekend, boosted by Shell’s jump on its plans to sell some Malaysian assets, while BP slipped after it missed earnings forecast.

Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a record high on Friday, boosted by Anglo-American after Reuters reported Glencore is exploring an approach for the miner, while Diageo advanced after naming a new chief financial officer. The blue-chip FTSE

Britain’s FTSE 100 extended its record rally on Monday, helped by a slew of positive corporate updates including a report that said mining giant BHP Group was considering a better buyout proposal for Anglo American. The