UK Stock Market Open Tomorrow (26 November 2025): 10 Things Investors Need To Know After Budget Jitters
FTSE 100 rose 0.8% and FTSE 250 gained 1% Tuesday, led by financials and consumer staples ahead of Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget and a key Bank of England rate decision. Sterling volatility spiked, with 10-year gilt yields near 4.5% as markets bet on a December rate cut. UK retail sentiment fell sharply, and the minimum wage will rise 4.1% to £12.71 from April 2026. Wholesale gas prices remain near 2024 lows.