United Utilities share price ticks up as investors seek UK defensives ahead of jobs, inflation data
United Utilities shares rose 0.7% to 1,233.0 pence in early London trading Monday, bucking declines across European equities after a new U.S. tariff threat targeting Greenland. UK gilt yields slipped as investors sought safe havens, while gold hit record highs. UK labour market data is due Tuesday, with inflation figures set for Wednesday.