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UK Economy News 12 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays PLC (BARC) News Today (17 December 2025): Share Buyback Update, New Block Listing, Saudi Arabia Push, and Fresh UK Spending Signals

Barclays (BARC) updates its share buyback, files for a 20m-share block listing, pushes into Saudi Arabia, and flags shifting UK spend trends. Barclays PLC (LSE: BARC) is closing out 2025 with a packed news flow that spans shareholder returns, employee share plans, and a renewed Middle East investment-banking push—against a UK macro backdrop that’s putting interest rates back in the spotlight. On Wednesday, 17 December 2025, Barclays published a fresh update on its ongoing share buyback, filed for a new block listing tied to employee incentives, and featured in multiple reports touching everything from Saudi dealmaking ambitions to the latest
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, driven by cheaper food, tobacco and clothing discounts. Markets now expect a BoE rate cut on 18 December. Britain’s inflation rate cooled more sharply than expected in November, strengthening the case for an interest-rate cut just days before the Bank of England’s final policy decision of the year. Official figures show easing price pressures across groceries, clothing and tobacco—welcome news for households still feeling the cost-of-living squeeze, and a key input for policymakers weighing how quickly to bring borrowing costs down. Office for National Statistics+2Sky News+2 The headline: inflation cools faster than forecast
17 December 2025
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UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK Inflation Falls to 3.2% in November 2025, Fueling Bank of England Rate Cut Expectations

UK inflation cooled more sharply than forecast in November, strengthening market expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) will cut interest rates at its December decision. Figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 show the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rate fell to 3.2% in the 12 months to November, down from 3.6% in October. On a month‑to‑month basis, CPI fell by 0.2%—a notable shift for a period that often includes pre‑Christmas price changes. Office for National Statistics The cooler‑than‑expected inflation report lands just one day before the BoE publishes its Monetary Policy
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

London shares are poised for a stronger start on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, after a sharper-than-expected drop in UK inflation reinforced expectations that the Bank of England will cut interest rates at its final policy meeting of the year on Thursday (18 December). Reuters+1 UK stock market snapshot: what traders are watching this morning Early indicators across UK markets point to a “rates relief” tone: This setup matters because the UK’s equity benchmarks are highly sensitive to shifts in rate expectations—especially through bank earnings assumptions, property and housebuilder sentiment, and the currency translation effect for globally exposed blue chips. The
17 December 2025
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Barclays Share Price Today (16 December 2025): BARC Slips as UK Rate-Cut Bets Grow, Buyback Update in Focus

Barclays Share Price Today (16 December 2025): BARC Slips as UK Rate-Cut Bets Grow, Buyback Update in Focus

Barclays shares were slightly lower in Tuesday trading as investors digested fresh UK labour-market data, shifting Bank of England (BoE) expectations, and the latest update on the lender’s ongoing share buyback programme. As of the latest delayed quote available during the session, Barclays (LSE: BARC) was trading at 451.90p, down 2.35p (-0.52%) on the day. The stock opened at 453.00p, traded as high as 457.45p, and touched a low of 451.75p. The previous close was 454.25p. That left the bank’s equity near the top end of its recent trading range—still close to its 52‑week high area (around 457p) after a strong 2025 run, but easing as the market repriced the near-term
16 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

London’s stock market is heading into Tuesday with a familiar late‑year mix of macro nerves and rate-cut hope. FTSE 100 futures pointed lower in early indications (down around 0.4%), with London shares also called roughly 30 points weaker at the open after fresh UK labour-market data showed unemployment rising again and wage growth cooling—an important setup ahead of the Bank of England’s policy decision on Thursday. tradingview.com+2London South East+2 The pre-market mood comes after a strong Monday rebound in London, when the FTSE 100 climbed 1.06% to 9,751.31 and the FTSE 250 added 0.8% to 22,049.16, as investors leaned into
16 December 2025
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UK Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: Consumer Sentiment and House Prices in Focus Ahead of a High-Stakes BoE Week

UK Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: Consumer Sentiment and House Prices in Focus Ahead of a High-Stakes BoE Week

Monday (15 December 2025) brings a lighter UK data slate than the rest of the week — but it’s far from irrelevant. With investors bracing for UK labour market figures (Tuesday), UK inflation (Wednesday), and the Bank of England (Thursday), even second-tier releases can shape early-week positioning in sterling (GBP), gilts, and UK rate expectations. S&P Global+1 The backdrop is tense: the UK economy stumbled in the run-up to the Autumn Budget, with output unexpectedly soft, while households and businesses have shown signs of caution heading into year-end. Reuters+1 Below is what’s on the UK economic calendar tomorrow, why it matters, and how it fits into the broader UK
14 December 2025
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National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc (LSE: NG.; ADR: NYSE: NGG) is ending the week with investors focused on one big theme: the “build-the-grid” era is getting real, and regulators are now putting hard numbers and rules on what that build-out can earn—and how fast it can happen. As of the last market close (Friday, 12 December 2025), National Grid shares were around 1,118.5p. One-week performance was +1.41%, with the stock trading below its 52‑week high of 1,183.5p and above the 52‑week low of 909.8p. Hargreaves Lansdown also lists a trailing P/E of ~20 and a dividend yield ~4.18% (figures can vary by
14 December 2025
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UK Economic Calendar This Week (8–14 December 2025): UK GDP Slips, Trade Deficit Widens, and BoE Rate-Cut Bets Rise

UK Economic Calendar This Week (8–14 December 2025): UK GDP Slips, Trade Deficit Widens, and BoE Rate-Cut Bets Rise

The UK economic calendar for 8–14 December 2025 delivered a dense run of market-moving releases—ONS GDP, services, production, construction and trade—plus fresh signals on consumers, jobs, housing and Bank of England policy ahead of the 18 December rate decision. Reuters+3Office for National Statistics+3Office for National Statistics+3 The UK economic calendar this week (8–14 December 2025) turned into a reality check for anyone hoping the economy would glide into year-end on momentum. A string of surveys flagged soft demand and cautious hiring, and Friday’s official ONS “data dump” confirmed the economy lost pace into October—right as markets sharpened their focus on the
14 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

London stocks head into the week of 15–19 December 2025 with one macro theme dominating everything else: the Bank of England’s December decision. After a week defined by a US rate cut, a surprise dip in UK GDP, and a late-week wobble tied to “AI bubble” nerves on Wall Street, the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 now turn to a dense UK data run—labour market, inflation, and retail sales—plus a short but potentially market-moving corporate diary (including Currys, Bunzl, Hollywood Bowl, IntegraFin, and WH Smith). Reuters+3Reuters+3Sharecast+3 What happened last week in UK equities (8–12 December) — and why it matters now The tone for the “week ahead” was set
13 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

Updated: Friday, December 12, 2025 (London close) — 3:30 PM EST / 8:30 PM UK time The UK stock market ended the week on a cautious note after a volatile Friday session saw London stocks erase early gains. A surprise UK GDP contraction intensified expectations for a Bank of England (BoE) rate cut next week, while a late-day shift to “risk-off” positioning—sparked by renewed AI-valuation concerns on Wall Street—pulled European equities lower into the close. Reuters+2Sharecast+2 FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 close: UK shares give up morning rally By the closing bell in London: The intra-day story mattered: investors initially leaned into the “lower rates ahead” narrative, but by
12 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY) closed around 95.5p on 12 December 2025 near a 52‑week high as investors weighed fresh motor finance redress concerns, UK GDP contraction data, buybacks, and shifting analyst price targets ahead of key 2026 dates. London — Friday, 12 December 2025 — Lloyds Banking Group plc shares ended the session around 95.5p, up roughly 0.5% on the day, keeping the FTSE 100 bank close to its 52‑week high (97.74p) after a standout 2025 rally. Hargreaves Lansdown+1 But today’s “what next?” debate for Lloyds stock isn’t really about momentum or technicals. It’s about two big moving parts
12 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

AST SpaceMobile stock bounces late Friday as AT&T plays down Amazon Leo threat and a new 2x short ETF hits tape

7 February 2026
AST SpaceMobile shares jumped 9.1% to $101.79 Friday after a volatile week, with 15.9 million shares traded. AT&T said it will use Amazon Leo’s satellite network to reach business customers outside its terrestrial footprint but stated this will not affect its partnership with AST. A new 2x short ETF tied to ASTS, ticker ASTN, began trading on Cboe. AST’s next “BlueBird 7” satellite launch is set for late February on Blue Origin’s New Glenn.
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