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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as Starmer turmoil weighs; NatWest deal and Greggs downgrade in focus

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 slips as Starmer turmoil weighs; NatWest deal and Greggs downgrade in focus

London’s FTSE 100 slipped 0.1% to 10,360.11 in morning trade, as political turmoil around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled markets. NatWest shares dropped 4.5% after agreeing to buy Evelyn Partners for £2.7 billion. The pound was steady at $1.3607, while the 10-year gilt yield reached 4.554%. Gold topped $5,000 and Brent crude hovered near $68 a barrel.
9 February 2026
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Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (5 December 2025): 10 Shares to Watch as the FTSE 100 Nears Record Highs

The FTSE 100 is up about 22–23% year-to-date as of December 5, 2025, and sits less than 2% below its record closing high. Today, the FTSE 100 rose 0.2% and the FTSE 250 gained 0.4%, with AstraZeneca and Ocado among notable risers. Markets expect the Bank of England to cut rates from 4% to 3.75% on December 18. UK equities continue to trade at a discount to global peers.
5 December 2025
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  • US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices Set to Influence Stock Market This Week
    June 28, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT. US-Iran tensions and crude oil prices are expected to significantly influence the stock market mood this week. Investors are also monitoring foreign portfolio investor activity, which reflects cross-border investment flows, and the progress of the southwest monsoon, given its impact on agricultural and economic activity. These factors combined will shape trading dynamics and investor sentiment in global and domestic markets.

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28 June 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: June 28, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: June 28, 2026, 7:55 AM EDT US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices Set to Influence Stock Market This Week June 28, 2026, 7:49 AM EDT. US-Iran tensions and crude oil prices are expected to significantly influence the stock market mood this week. Investors are also monitoring foreign portfolio investor activity, which reflects cross-border investment flows, and the progress of the southwest monsoon, given its impact on agricultural and economic activity. These factors combined will shape trading dynamics and investor sentiment in global and domestic markets. US-Iran Tensions, Crude Oil Prices To Drive
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