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FTSE 100 8 December 2025 - 11 December 2025

Most Active UK Stocks Today: Lloyds, BP, Magnum Ice Cream and Vodafone Lead FTSE 100 on 11 December 2025

Most Active UK Stocks Today: Lloyds, BP, Magnum Ice Cream and Vodafone Lead FTSE 100 on 11 December 2025

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.1% at 9,666 on Thursday, with heavy trading in financials, energy, and consumer stocks after the US Federal Reserve’s rate cut. Lloyds Banking Group led volumes, slipping nearly 1% as Exane BNP downgraded the stock to “neutral” following a strong rally and the completion of a £1.7bn buyback. Unilever, Rolls-Royce, BP, and British American Tobacco also saw high value turnover.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Steadies Near Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Shock and BoE Hopes Collide

UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Steadies Near Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Shock and BoE Hopes Collide

The FTSE 100 hovered near 9,660 on Thursday after an early dip, recovering losses as pharma and consumer stocks gained. Investors weighed a rare hawkish US Fed rate cut and fresh volatility in AI tech shares, following Oracle’s disappointing results. Broader European markets slipped, with the STOXX 600 down 0.3% and Germany’s SAP falling 2.5%. Expectations grew for a Bank of England rate cut next week.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs as Traders Weigh Fed Cut, BoE Outlook and Housing Jitters – 11 December 2025

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.07% to around 9,662 late Thursday morning, staying just below its record high as investors weighed a US Federal Reserve rate cut and expectations for Bank of England action. The FTSE 250 slipped, while the AIM All-Share rose 0.3%. UK gilt yields fell, with the 10-year at about 4.5%. European markets were mixed after Wall Street’s rally faded.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.2–0.4% at around 9,660–9,680 on December 10, 2025, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2–0.4% to near 21,830–21,865. Traders positioned ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution, and Ocado were among key movers. European markets fell, with the Stoxx 600 down about 0.2%.
10 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (10 December 2025): 8 FTSE Shares for Growth, Income & Recovery

The FTSE 100 rose yesterday as gains in BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce offset losses in British American Tobacco. Investors are positioning for possible rate cuts in 2026, with UK inflation down to 3.6% in October. The Bank of England expects the upcoming budget to further reduce inflation and says banks remain resilient. FTSE 100 companies are set to repurchase about £56.6bn in stock this year.
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies as Fed Rate Cut and BoE Signals Take Center Stage

UK Stock Market Today, 10 December 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies as Fed Rate Cut and BoE Signals Take Center Stage

The FTSE 100 edged up about 0.1% near 9,650 on Wednesday, rebounding after three sessions of losses as investors awaited interest-rate decisions from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1–0.2%, while broader European markets fell for a fourth day. Wall Street and Asian indices also traded lower ahead of the Fed’s expected rate cut.
10 December 2025
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FTSE 100 Biggest Losers Today: Sage, Kingfisher, Cohort and Everyman Lead UK Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

FTSE 100 Biggest Losers Today: Sage, Kingfisher, Cohort and Everyman Lead UK Stock Market Declines (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to 9,647.75 by 08:35 GMT Wednesday, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2% as traders awaited a key US Fed rate decision. The Sage Group fell 2.1%, Kingfisher dropped 1.6%, and Ashtead Group lost 1.5% in early trading. Cohort and Everyman Media tumbled among mid- and small-caps following company updates. UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.4% in November.
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Movers Today (9 December 2025): Most‑Active FTSE 100 Stocks and What’s Driving Them

UK Stock Market Movers Today (9 December 2025): Most‑Active FTSE 100 Stocks and What’s Driving Them

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat at 9,650 on December 9, 2025, as traders awaited a US Federal Reserve decision. Trading volumes were heavy in Lloyds, Legal & General, Glencore, Vodafone, Barclays, Tesco, BP, BT, Rolls-Royce, Magnum Ice Cream, and British American Tobacco. Unilever’s ice-cream spin-off and strong bank shares featured among the session’s main themes.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at about 9,640 on Tuesday, its lowest in two weeks, as investors awaited central bank decisions. British American Tobacco fell 3.5–4.5% after warning of slower growth in heated-tobacco and vaping. UK consumer data showed November card spending down 1.1% year-on-year, the steepest drop since early 2021. Retail sales growth remained weak despite Black Friday.
9 December 2025
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UK Stocks to Buy Today (9 December 2025, 8:30 GMT): 9 FTSE Shares to Watch as London Trades Near Record Highs

UK Stocks to Buy Today (9 December 2025, 8:30 GMT): 9 FTSE Shares to Watch as London Trades Near Record Highs

The FTSE 100 traded just under 9,650 at 08:20 GMT Tuesday, near record highs and up 15.5% over 12 months. AstraZeneca shares hovered close to a 52-week high, boosted by expanded cancer drug approvals and plans to align global listings. The FTSE 100 trades at a 30–35% discount to MSCI World, with strategists calling UK equities “cheap” compared to US and European peers.
9 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (December 2025): 9 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears 10,000

The FTSE 100 has posted total returns of about 23% in 2025, marking one of its strongest years since the financial crisis, with banks, miners, and defense firms leading gains. Despite the rally, UK stocks still trade at a discount to global peers. The Office for Budget Responsibility expects inflation to fall to 2.5% in 2026. Goldman Sachs forecasts Bank of England rate cuts starting December 2025.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today, December 9, 2025: FTSE 100 Holds Firm as Unilever Spin-Off, Bank Rally and Rate-Cut Hopes Shape Sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed Monday at 9,645.09, down 0.23%, while the FTSE 250 dropped 0.65% ahead of key global interest-rate decisions. Unilever completed its demerger of the Magnum ice cream business, with Magnum shares debuting in Amsterdam at €12.96. Unilever also began an 8-for-9 share consolidation, with the new shares trading in London from December 9. Unilever shares fell 2–3% on the day.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)

FTSE 100 futures signal a flat to slightly lower open, after the index slipped 0.2% Monday and housebuilders fell sharply. Unilever dropped 2% as its Magnum ice cream spin-off debuted in Amsterdam. Investors remain cautious ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with Wall Street and Asian markets mostly down overnight. Brent crude trades near $62.4 a barrel after Iraq resumed oil output.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Dips as Unilever Slumps on Magnum Spin‑Off (London Close, 8 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Dips as Unilever Slumps on Magnum Spin‑Off (London Close, 8 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 fell 0.2% to 9,645.09 on Monday as Unilever completed its ice cream spin-off and bond yields climbed. Magnum Ice Cream Company shares debuted in Amsterdam at €12.20, below the €12.80 reference price. UK government bonds dropped as traders scaled back rate-cut bets ahead of decisions from the Fed and Bank of England. The FTSE 250 lost 0.7%, while the AIM All-Share slipped 0.4%.
8 December 2025
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

Best UK Stocks to Buy Today (8 December 2025): 7 FTSE 100 Ideas for a Potential Rate‑Cut Era

The FTSE 100 closed near 9,660 on December 8, posting a total return of about 20–23% year-to-date, its best run since 2009. The Bank of England has held rates at 4% since August, with inflation at 3.6%. Markets expect a rate cut to 3.75% at the December 18 meeting. UK mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest since before September 2022.
8 December 2025
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  • Dollar Rises on Iran War Concerns and Higher Yields; Euro and Yen Weaken
    March 21, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT. The dollar index rose 0.42% amid safe-haven demand linked to the ongoing war in Iran and higher U.S. Treasury yields. Fed Chair Powell reiterated that rate cuts hinge on inflation progress, supporting expectations of policy tightening. The euro weakened 0.31% due to a strong dollar, a sharp fall in German producer prices, and surging oil prices, which pressure energy-importing Europe. ECB officials hinted at possible rate hikes next month with an 80% probability priced in by markets. The yen dropped 1.02% amid the strong dollar, rising U.S. yields, and climbing oil prices, despite lower trading volumes due to Japan's holiday. Gold and silver fell sharply as higher yields and hawkish central bank sentiment amid rising energy costs diminished precious metals' appeal.
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