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UK's FTSE 100 snaps four-week losing streak as rate hike fears ease

UK's FTSE 100 index is poised to end a losing streak, buoyed by softer inflation and rising unemployment data that eases pressure for a Bank of England rate hike. Retail sales saw their steepest fall in nearly a year, adding to concerns about consumer spending amid global and domestic challenges.

The Economic Times

High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM Starmer

Britons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. Recent global conflicts have worsened inflation. Food and fuel prices have increased significantly. Government measures aim to ease the burden. Slow productivity growth is a long-term challenge. Voters may lack…

The Economic Times

Andy Burnham latest: Vote for me is a vote to change Labour, Manchester mayor tells Makerfield as he unveils slogan

Recent polling has shown that Mr Burnham would comfortably win among Labour members in a leadership contest

The Independent UK

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Bank of England governor says food price freezes are ‘unsustainable’

The Iran conflict has been the ‘dominating change in the landscape’ for the economy, Andrew Bailey said

The Independent UK

We may have cut interest rates twice this year if not for Iran war – Bank chief

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey told MPs on the Treasury Committee that a rate cut had been taken off the table following the conflict.

Evening Standard

Cost of living crisis looms as Iran energy shock threatens UK inflation rebound

Experts caution that future turbulence is on the way despite UK inflation easing last month

The Independent UK

UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge

Most economists think the rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation slowed to 3% in April, from 3.3% in March.

Evening Standard

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BOE Begins Gen 8.6 OLED Production This Month, Beating Rival Samsung Display to Market

China's BOE Technology Group has begun loading glass substrates into its Generation 8.6 OLED production line at the Chengdu B16 factory this month with Taiwanese laptop makers ASUS and Acer confirmed as the first customers.

International Business Times

Lower speed limits could help stop Iran war damaging UK economy, think tank says

Inflation could soar and conflict in the Middle East could cost the Treasury £8bn a year, new modelling indicates

The Independent UK

Charting the global economy: ECB is leaning toward rate hikes

Economic growth varies globally, with some regions facing inflation and others seeing tech-driven booms. Geopolitical events are influencing these decisions.

The Economic Times

UK mortgage approvals soar as house buyers seek to avoid higher rates

Bank of England figures show approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased

The Independent UK

Mortgage approvals for home purchase jumped to four-month high in March

Bank of England figures show approvals for remortgaging with a different lender also increased over the month.

Evening Standard

‘Surprising’ momentum for housing market in April as prices jump to record high

The UK housing market has continued to regain momentum despite uncertainties caused by the Middle East conflict, Nationwide Building Society said.

Evening Standard

Renault says ‘seismic shift’ in electric car interest after Iran war oil price shock – as it happened

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as French carmaker says electric car enquiries have soared since US-Israeli attacks on Iran

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Barchart

S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 Rally to Record Highs on Earnings Optimism

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Thursday closed up +1.02%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.62%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.01%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 rallies as oil eases and Bank of England holds rates

The FTSE 100 closed up 165.71 points, or 1.6%, at 10,378.82.

The Independent UK

Bulletin PM briefing: Terror attack suspect identified and new threat from Iran

Golders Green terror attack suspect is identified. Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends ‘evil’ threat to US. Bank of England makes interest rate decision as inflation warning issued. Fourteen treated at Farringdon station after passengers report ‘chemical smell’. Trainee bus driver crashes into River Seine with passengers on board. Cut…

Evening Standard

Bank signals interest rates could rise as Iran war to push up cost of living

The new outlook comes as interest rates were held at 3.75% on Thursday.

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Evening Standard

Why did the Bank keep interest rates the same despite rising inflation?

A large majority of policymakers opted to keep interest rates at 3.75% at the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday.

Barchart

Stocks Rally as Nasdaq 100 Posts a New Record High on Tech Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +1.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.17%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Barchart

Stocks See Support from Lower Crude Prices, While Mega-Cap Tech Earnings are Mixed

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.73%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -0.18%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.11%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Evening Standard

Rising household costs ‘will be felt hardest by those already struggling’

The Bank of England base rate was held at 3.75% on Thursday but there are concerns around the impacts of inflation.

Euronews

Bank of England holds rates as Iran war sends oil prices to new highs

The Bank joins the Fed and Bank of Japan in sitting tight, as war in the Middle East drives oil prices higher and blows the spring rate-cut playbook apart.

The Independent UK

UK interest rates held – but Bank of England warns inflation could surge above 6%

The bank rate has been held at this level since 22 December 2025

The Independent UK

Bank of England makes interest rate decision as inflation warning issued

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