St James’s Place stock price ticks higher as UK rate-cut bets firm — results next week in focus
St James’s Place shares rose 0.8% to 1,207.5 pence in early London trading Tuesday, rebounding after a 3.85% drop Monday. UK unemployment climbed to 5.2% in Q4 2025, while wage growth slowed, fueling bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Investors await UK inflation data Wednesday and St James’s Place results on Feb. 25.