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LSE:CPI News 19 December 2025

UK AI Stocks Today: Capita’s £62m AI Contract, Alphawave Delisting, and Fresh Forecasts for London Investors (19 December 2025)

UK AI Stocks Today: Capita’s £62m AI Contract, Alphawave Delisting, and Fresh Forecasts for London Investors (19 December 2025)

London’s “AI trade” is ending the week with a split personality: headlines are undeniably AI-heavy, but price action is being shaped just as much by rate expectations and a fresh bout of valuation nerves across global tech. On Friday, European equities were broadly steady, with bank strength offsetting weakness elsewhere, while technology shares dipped amid renewed concerns about AI-driven valuations—a reminder that…
19 December 2025
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  • US Dollar Could Strengthen If Federal Reserve Extends Rate Pause, Says Expert
    February 1, 2026, 8:22 AM EST. US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell avoided commenting directly on the U.S. dollar amid ongoing currency weakness driven partly by geopolitical tensions since 2022. Market analyst Patrick linked the dollar's decline to concerns over the weaponization of the dollar during the Russian invasion of Ukraine and doubts about U.S. asset reliability. However, Patrick noted potential periods of dollar strength if the Fed extends its current rate pause or reverses course with a rate hike later this year. Investors have positioned portfolios to benefit from dollar weakness, capitalizing on the rapid decline influenced by international events and market shifts, particularly in Japan. Dollar risks remain a consideration for global investing strategies.
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