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UK Economy News 5 January 2026 - 7 January 2026

FTSE 100 Forecast 2026: UK Stock Market Pulls Back From Records as Oil Slides

FTSE 100 Forecast 2026: UK Stock Market Pulls Back From Records as Oil Slides

London, Jan 7, 2026, 10:52 GMT — Regular session UK shares slipped on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 down 0.7% at 10,054.34 points by 1052 GMT. BP and several miners were among the heaviest drags after the benchmark’s recent run of records. Hargreaves Lansdown The index only logged its first close above 10,000 on Monday at 10,004.57, led by precious-metal…
7 January 2026
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Lloyds share price dips below 100p as Barclays backs the stock ahead of January results

Lloyds share price dips below 100p as Barclays backs the stock ahead of January results

London, Jan 7, 2026, 10:34 GMT — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group plc (LLOY.L) shares were down 0.9% at 99.40 pence by 1019 GMT, dipping below the 100 pence level after opening at 100.30 pence. The stock traded between 99.08 and 100.50 pence and is not far from a 52-week high of 101.70 pence. The pullback came as fresh survey…
7 January 2026
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National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

National Grid shares edge higher as UK utility nears 52-week high ahead of Jan 13 dividend

London, Jan 7, 2026, 08:38 (GMT) — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares rose in early London trade on Wednesday, holding near recent highs after a strong prior session. The stock was up 0.5% at 1,178 pence by 0814 GMT, after touching 1,185 pence on Tuesday and closing at 1,172 pence, data from Shareprices.com showed. The move comes as UK…
7 January 2026
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National Grid plc share price ticks up as UK power-grid hiring boom keeps utilities in focus

National Grid plc share price ticks up as UK power-grid hiring boom keeps utilities in focus

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:56 GMT — Regular session National Grid (NG.L) shares edged up 0.3% to 1,153.5 pence by 0856 GMT on Tuesday, after trading between 1,141.0 and 1,155.5 earlier in the session, according to Investing.com data. The stock has drawn renewed attention at the start of 2026 as investors weigh the scale of spending required to reinforce power…
6 January 2026
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Experian (EXPN.L) stock slips after Ascend upgrade adds UK business data — here’s what investors watch next

Experian (EXPN.L) stock slips after Ascend upgrade adds UK business data — here’s what investors watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:36 GMT — Regular session Experian PLC (EXPN.L) shares fell 0.7% to 3,403 pence by 08:28 GMT on Tuesday, down 24 pence from the prior close. The stock traded between 3,401 and 3,431 pence and has a 52-week range of 3,049 to 4,101 pence. Google The pullback comes as investors gauge whether Experian can re-accelerate growth…
6 January 2026
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Lloyds Banking Group share price rises to 1-year high as mortgage cuts and BoE data sharpen results focus

Lloyds Banking Group share price rises to 1-year high as mortgage cuts and BoE data sharpen results focus

London, January 6, 2026, 08:35 (GMT) — Regular session Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) shares rose 1.6% to 101.51 pence by 0835 GMT, after touching 101.70 pence — the top of their 52-week range. Investing The move puts the spotlight back on a familiar pressure point for the lender: UK mortgages. With borrowers refinancing and lenders fighting for new business, investors…
6 January 2026
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HSBC stock holds steady as mortgage-rate cuts heat up UK lending fight — what investors watch next

HSBC stock holds steady as mortgage-rate cuts heat up UK lending fight — what investors watch next

London, Jan 6, 2026, 08:11 GMT — Regular session HSBC Holdings Plc shares were unchanged in early London trading on Tuesday after the lender cut mortgage rates across a wide set of UK products, stepping up competition at the start of the year. HSBC was last flat at 1,207.2 pence. HSBC The move matters because mortgage pricing is a front-line…
6 January 2026
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UK consumer borrowing jumps as mortgage approvals dip — what the Bank of England data shows

UK consumer borrowing jumps as mortgage approvals dip — what the Bank of England data shows

London, January 6, 2026, 07:36 GMT British consumer borrowing rose by the most in two years in November, while mortgage approvals for house purchases edged lower, Bank of England data showed on Monday. Consumer borrowing grew by a net 2.08 billion pounds ($2.79 billion) during the month and mortgage approvals fell to 64,530 from 65,010 in October, the data showed.…
6 January 2026
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Claire’s and TOFS teeter on administration as UK high street faces fresh jobs shock

Claire’s and TOFS teeter on administration as UK high street faces fresh jobs shock

London, January 5, 2026, 17:53 GMT Claire’s and The Original Factory Shop (TOFS) are close to filing notices of intention to appoint administrators, a step that would shield the retailers from creditor action while they pursue a rescue, Sky News reported on Monday. (source) The chains employ about 2,500 people and trade from just over 300 stores, the report said.…
5 January 2026
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Lloyds stock slips as HSBC mortgage rate cuts rekindle UK price-war talk

Lloyds stock slips as HSBC mortgage rate cuts rekindle UK price-war talk

LONDON, Jan 5, 2026, 08:45 GMT — Regular session Shares of Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY.L) fell in early London trading on Monday, sliding 1.1% to 98.2 pence by 0830 GMT, after opening at 99.9 pence.  Investing The move matters because Lloyds is Britain’s biggest mortgage lender and its earnings are sensitive to shifts in mortgage pricing. Tighter spreads can pinch…
5 January 2026
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  • XBM Stock Analysis and AI-Generated Trading Signals for iShares Metals ETF
    January 19, 2026, 12:53 PM EST. On January 19, 2026, the iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF (XBM:CA) received mixed AI-generated ratings. The near-term outlook is rated Strong, signaling potential short-term gains. However, both mid-term and long-term ratings are Weak, indicating cautious sentiment ahead. The suggested trading plan advises a buy near $20.96 with a stop loss at $20.86 to limit downside risk. No short-selling recommendations are presently offered. These signals stem from AI analysis incorporating market data up to the time of update, providing traders with timely insights on XBM's performance prospects.
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