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The UK benchmark swung on US-Iran peace-framework developments, ending one week up 1.63% but later closing 0.39% lower as a 60-day deal awaited signing.

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UK Equities End Week Higher Amid Weak June Business Activity

London shares edged higher on Friday, with the FTSE 100 closing 0.25% up, as data showed the UK's private sector remained in contraction in June.The S&P Global UK PMI Composite Output Index slipped to 49.3 in June 2026 from 49.7 in May 2026, coming in slightly below the flash estimate of 49.4. The Services PMI fell to 48.8 from 49.3, marking its weakest reading since the start of 2023."Strong cost pressures, lacklustre demand and business uncertainties arising from the Middle East conflict were the most prominent themes highlighted by service sector firms in June. This led to fragile investment sentiment, elevated risk aversion among clients and squeezed consumer budgets, which in turn contributed to the fastest reduction in new work for just over three-and-a-half years," S&P Global Market Intelligence economics director Tim Moore said.Meanwhile, Bank of England data showed that the UK government's gross reserve assets increased to $225.75 billion in June from $225.61 billion in May.On the corporate front, HSBC (HSBA.L) is said to be in preliminary discussions with potential investors for a significant risk transfer linked to a portfolio of loans in the Asia Pacific, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter.Bloomberg added, citing sources, that Standard Chartered (STAN.L) is separately mulling a similar transaction associated with $2 billion of global corporate loans under its Chakra SRT program. At closing, HSBC gained 0.40%, while StanChart ended the week 1.53% higher.Mid-cap constituent Johnson Matthey (JMAT.L) gained 4.95% after confirming that the State Administration for Market Regulation in China cleared the sale of its Catalyst Technologies unit to Honeywell International. The deal is expected to be finalized by the end of August.

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UK's International Reserves Climb in June

The UK government's gross reserve assets rose to $225.75 billion in June from $225.61 billion in May, according to Bank of England data published Friday.The amount consists of $126.51 billion in foreign currency reserves, $7.41 billion in International Monetary Fund reserve position, $38.85 billion in special drawing rights, $40.32 billion in gold, and $12.67 billion in other reserve assets.

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Final PMI: UK Private Sector Downturn Continues in June

Britain's private sector output remained in contraction territory in June, with the decline in services output offsetting a stronger production upturn in the manufacturing sector.The S&P Global UK Composite PMI edged down to 49.3 from 49.7 previously, according to final data published Friday. The flash estimate stood at 49.4.Meanwhile, the services PMI was 48.8, compared with the previous 49.3 and the preliminary reading of 48.7. The June 2026 figure marks the services PMI's lowest level since the beginning of 2023.

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London Shares Flash Green; AstraZeneca Rises on Deal with Chinese Pharma Group

UK equities staged a recovery on Thursday, with the blue-chip FTSE 100 up 1.66% at closing, tracking a widespread rise in European shares.Markets are awaiting the release of the final June 2026 services PMI data on Friday. The flash estimate showed the services PMI falling to 48.7 from 49.3 in May 2026, marking its lowest reading since January 2023 and indicating a second straight month of contraction.Meanwhile, results of the Business Insights and Conditions Survey in June showed that the number of businesses concerned about the potential impact of international conflict on supply chains over the next year decreased to 31% from 38% in April. Businesses with at least 10 employees responded to the survey, according to the UK's Office for National Statistics.In geopolitical news, the US and Iran concluded another round of technical talks in Doha, with mediators reporting progress on measures to support a longer-term peace agreement and restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar's Foreign Ministry said the next round of talks will resume following Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's state funeral.On the corporate front, AstraZeneca (AZN.L) gained 4.94% after entering a partnership with China's CSPC Pharmaceutical Group to develop novel small nucleic acid drug candidates using the latter's siRNA drug discovery and extrahepatic targeted delivery platforms. AstraZeneca will have the option to obtain exclusive rights for each preclinical candidate globally or outside of China.Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP.L) edged up 0.44% after saying it plans to launch next week the second tranche of its share buyback program of up to 500 million pounds sterling. The buyback is part of its proposal to return 1 billion pounds to shareholders through share repurchases.

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S&P: UK Final Manufacturing PMI Down in June Amid 'Softer' Order Growth

The UK's manufacturing sector remained in the growth territory in June, but showed signs of losing momentum amid a "softer" increase in new orders.The final S&P Global UK Manufacturing PMI stood at 52.5 in June, against the prior 53.9 and the flash estimate of 53.1, S&P Global said Wednesday.

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Nationwide: UK Annual House Price Growth Rises to 2.2% in June

The annual growth rate of house prices in the UK increased to 2.2% in June from 1.7% earlier, according to data from the Nationwide Building Society published Wednesday.The consensus estimate for the month was a 2.4% jump in housing prices.The average price of houses was 277,484 pounds sterling, down from 278,024 pounds a month ago.On a monthly basis, seasonally adjusted house prices were stable, against the 0.6% decline earlier and the expected 0.1% uptick.

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UK Shares Close Higher Amid Q1 Economic Expansion

London's FTSE 100 closed 0.25% in the green on Tuesday, the last day of the second quarter, as investors examined the latest economic growth data.Growth in the UK's quarterly gross domestic product was confirmed at 0.6% for the first quarter, higher than the revised 0.1% uptick in the prior three-month period, final data from the Office for National Statistics showed. Annually, the British economy expanded 0.9% in the quarter, consistent with the revised growth earlier and against the preliminary reading of a 1.1% jump.Meanwhile, British shop price inflation stood at 1.2% year over year in June, matching May's reading and market expectations, according to the British Retail Consortium."While a competitive market is keeping inflation in check for now, retailers face mounting cost pressures, including higher National Insurance, the triple packaging tax and higher input costs from extreme weather and geopolitical tensions," BRC Chief Executive Helen Dickinson said, adding that easing taxes and levies on energy bills would alleviate pressure on retailers.In corporate news, shares of J Sainsbury (SBRY.L), d/b/a Sainsbury's, rose 1.11% after the grocer reported a 2.7% increase in fiscal first-quarter retail sales and maintained its fiscal 2027 guidance for underlying operating profit of 975 million pounds sterling to 1.08 billion pounds."Sainsbury's has released a Q1 trading update this morning with Group Retail sales growth a little ahead of consensus expectations, driven by slightly better than expected Grocery sales and a resilient performance at Argos, against a tough comparable," RBC Capital Markets said. "We are encouraged by SBRY's efforts to improve the range and the digital experience at Argos, which we think is helping to drive volume growth."Aerospace and defense company Babcock International Group (BAB.L) climbed 2.74% to join the top FTSE 100 gainers as Deutsche Bank Research lowered its price target to 11 pounds from 11.4 pounds, with a hold rating.The analysts highlighted the UK Ministry of Defence's confirmation that it plans to procure at least six Common Combat Vessels to replace the Royal Navy's Type 45 destroyers. "These plans replace earlier plans for a Type 83 destroyer (and also the Type 32 per other press speculation today). The statement notes the following - 'Rather than concentrating capability in a small number of large, expensive ships, the Royal Navy's shift to a hybrid navy will mix crewed and uncrewed capabilities and be more suited to the pace and nature of modern warfare.'"

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UK Quarterly Business Investment Up 0.9% in Q1, Final Data Shows

Business investment in the UK rose 0.9% in the first quarter, following a revised 3% fall in the prior three-month period, final data from the Office for National Statistics showed Tuesday.The final reading compares with the flash estimate of a 0.7% gain.On a yearly basis, business investment declined 1.3%, compared with the 1.8% increase previously and the initial forecast of a 1.8% decrease.

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UK's Current Account Deficit Narrows in Q1

The UK's current account deficit, including trade in precious metals, decreased to 22.13 billion pounds sterling in the first quarter, from the revised 27.18 billion pounds in the previous three months, the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday.Analysts expected a current account deficit of 22.2 billion pounds for the month.

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British Quarterly GDP Grows 0.6% in Q1, Final Data Confirms

The UK's quarterly gross domestic product rose 0.6% in the first quarter, following a revised 0.1% uptick in the prior three-month period, final data from the Office for National Statistics showed Tuesday.The latest reading matched the initial estimate for the month.On a yearly basis, the British economy expanded 0.9% in the quarter, consistent with the revised growth earlier and against the preliminary reading of a 1.1% jump.For 2025, the UK's annual GDP growth was downwardly revised to 1.3%, compared with the unrevised 1% rise in 2024.

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BRC: UK Shop Price Inflation Steady at 1.2% in June

The UK's shop price inflation was stable at 1.2% year over year in June, unchanged from a month ago, a survey by the British Retail Consortium showed Tuesday.The latest reading matched the consensus forecast for the month.

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UK Shares Start Week Muted; British American Tobacco Falls

Trading in the UK started on a weak note, with the FTSE 100 down 0.09% at closing on Monday, after a volatile weekend of missile and drone attacks from Iran and US retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets."[Overnight] developments suggest a tentative de-escalation, with the US and Iran reportedly agreeing to halt further attacks ahead of renewed technical talks in Doha this week," Deutsche Bank Research said. "Both sides are said to be standing down for now, allowing shipping flows to continue, although disputes over key provisions of the memorandum of understanding--particularly around control and potential costs for transit through Hormuz--mean the situation remains fragile and risks to regional stability persist."In the UK, net borrowing of consumer credit by individuals declined to 1.66 billion pounds sterling in May, from the revised 1.71 billion pounds in April, according to Bank of England data. Net mortgage approvals for house purchases came in at 56,205, compared with the revised 66,034 in the prior month and the expected 63,000.Meanwhile, Britain's M4 money supply grew 0.1% month over month in May, against the 0.2% increase in April, the Bank of England said. Analysts expected a 0.2% gain for the month.Further this week, investors will examine the British Retail Consortium's shop price inflation, current account data, final first-quarter gross domestic product, and the S&P Global PMI reports, among other economic news.In corporate news, British American Tobacco (BATS.L) dropped 0.72% on the blue-chip index after the tobacco company proposed to reduce 5,500 roles globally, excluding the US, as part of its Fit2Win transformation program.Meanwhile, BT Group (BT-A.L) and its US peer Verizon Communications agreed to combine their international enterprise operations in a 50-50 joint venture with $4 billion in combined annual revenue. The British telecom giant will receive an equalization payment of $625 million from Verizon. BT was up 0.51% at closing.

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UK's M4 Money Supply Rises 0.1% MoM in May

Britain's M4 money supply grew 0.1% month over month in May, against the 0.2% increase in April, the Bank of England said Monday.Analysts expected a 0.2% gain for the month.

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UK Consumer Credit Growth Eases in May; Mortgage Approvals Down

Net borrowing of consumer credit by individuals in the UK stood at 1.66 billion pounds sterling in May, following the revised 1.71 billion pounds in April, according to Bank of England data published Monday.Meanwhile, net mortgage approvals for house purchases came in at 56,205, compared with the revised 66,034 in the prior month and the expected 63,000.

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London Shares Close Lower; British American Tobacco, Wise Gain

London shares closed lower on Friday, with the UK's FTSE 100 0.22% in the red, after reports of an attack on a ship along the Strait of Hormuz added to the uncertainty over the interim peace deal between the US and Iran.Media outlets, citing US officials, reported that Iran attacked a Singapore-flagged cargo ship on the waterway near Oman. The reported attack hampered the United Nations' escort operations for stranded sailors in Hormuz."So that led to some renewed uncertainty over the normalization of shipping, after the number of vessels going through the strait had risen in recent days. Oil prices moved higher following the incident," Deutsche Bank Research noted.On the corporate front, British American Tobacco (BATS.L) shares rose 1.45% on plans to resume its share buyback program, which had previously been expanded by up to 1.3 billion pounds sterling. The tobacco company tapped UBS AG London Branch to execute repurchases from June 30 through July 29.Meanwhile, payments technology company Wise Group (WISE.L) gained 9.45% after reporting fiscal 2026 profit of $498.7 million, down from $550.3 million a year ago, while revenue grew to $2.50 billion from $2.10 billion. Wise is also planning a new share repurchase program of more than $500 million.Unilever (ULVR.L) edged up 0.46% after the Financial Times reported that the consumer goods company is considering a bid for US supplements brand Thorne. The seller, L Catterton, is seeking a valuation of as much as $4 billion.Looking ahead, investors will focus on a busy week of UK economic releases. Monday brings Bank of England data on mortgage approvals, consumer credit and M4 money supply, followed by final first-quarter gross domestic product figures on Tuesday. Final June manufacturing and services PMI readings are due on Wednesday and Friday, respectively.

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European Equities Lower in Friday Trading; Unilever Weighs Offer for Thorne Valued at Up to $4 Billion

European stock markets were tracking lower Friday, with the Stoxx600 shedding 0.9%, Germany's DAX falling 1.3%, the FTSE 100 decreasing 0.1%, and France's CAC down 0.8%.Stock markets in the region were reportedly pressured by a global tech sell-off after media outlets said that US-based OpenAI may delay its much-anticipated IPO until next year.In corporate news, Unilever is considering a bid for Thorne, a South Carolina-based company that sells dietary supplement pills, valued at up to $4 billion, the Financial Times reported. Several other companies are exploring a potential deal for Thorne, which has been put up for sale by its private equity owner L Catterton, the report said. Unilever shares were up 0.6% in London.Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is planning a restructuring of the carmaker that could cut 100,000 jobs, German media outlet CORRECTIV reported. Volkswagen shares were down 3.3% in Frankfurt.TotalEnergies said Thursday the Paris Judicial Court rejected a bid by environmental groups and the City of Paris to block new oil and gas projects or force production cuts under France's duty of vigilance law. The company said the court ruled that the law does not hold companies liable for climate risks arising from all human activity or authorize courts to set emissions reduction targets. TotalEnergies shares were down 1.4% in Paris.Sanofi is facing an antitrust probe by the European Commission over a suspected breach of EU competition rules through an alleged misleading communication campaign, the regulator said Friday. The Commission said it is concerned that Sanofi carried out a communication campaign that "disparages" the only competitor flu vaccine recommended for vulnerable patients with risk factors. Sanofi shares were up 1.4% in Paris.AstraZeneca said Friday that Datroway, jointly developed with Daiichi Sankyo, was recommended for European Union approval as a treatment of unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer patients who are not candidates for immunotherapy. AstraZeneca shares were up 1.8% in London.Kyivstar signed a memorandum of cooperation with Ukraine's National Securities and Stock Market Commission to support the development of the country's capital markets and expand investment opportunities for local investors, the company said Friday. Under the agreement, the company said the parties will assess regulatory and legal mechanisms that could allow its Nasdaq-listed shares to become accessible to investors in Ukraine via local brokerage channels.

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London Shares Gain; EasyJet Climbs After Rejecting Takeover Offer

The UK's FTSE 100 closed 0.72% higher on Thursday as the gradual increase in crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz eased pressure on the commodity markets."Markets are in a buoyant mood this morning, with Brent crude oil prices finally back at their pre-conflict levels. They've fallen another -1.70% overnight to $72.49/bbl, which is almost exactly in line with their $72.48/bbl level immediately before the US and Israel began their strikes on Iran on February 28... The oil price decline has eased fears about a stagflationary shock and aggressive rate hikes to deal with any inflation," Deutsche Bank Research said.Meanwhile, Britain's total vehicle manufacturing rose 2.7% year over year to 51,178 units in May, rebounding for the first time in 2026, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. Car production climbed 3.2% to 49,249 units after four months of decline, while commercial vehicle output dropped 7.6% to 1,929 units."May's growth is welcome, and the priority must be to turn this into a sustained recovery by making the UK more competitive as a place to make and sell vehicles. That means reducing industrial costs, maintaining free and open trade with the EU, and ensuring the ZEV mandate reflects market reality," SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said.The Confederation of British Industry distributive trade survey's retail sales balance fell to -54% in June from -46% in the previous month, missing the consensus estimate of -41%."Retailers reported a gloomy start to the summer, with sales disappointing relative to seasonal norms to the greatest extent in over two years amid depressed consumer sentiment and rising cost pressures," CBI Lead Economist Martin Sartorius said. "Businesses need clarity and stability at a time when confidence remains fragile. As government transitions to a new Prime Minister, the focus must remain on creating the conditions for growth by tackling the cost of doing business."On the corporate side, budget airline easyJet (EZJ.L) soared 6.51% after its board unanimously rejected a fourth takeover proposal from Castlelake. The alternative investment company offered 6.50 pounds sterling in cash for each easyJet share, including a partial equity alternative.Moonpig Group (MOON.L), a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index, climbed 3.57% after swinging to an attributable profit of 51.7 million pounds in fiscal 2026, from a loss of 11.1 million pounds a year ago. Berenberg also affirmed its buy rating for the online greeting card and gifting platform, noting the company delivered "another impressive year."

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CBI: UK Retail Sales Balance Drops in June

The Confederation of British Industry distributive trade survey's retail sales balance fell to -54% in June from -46% in the previous month, according to data published Thursday.The consensus estimate was -41% for the month.

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SMMT: UK's Total Vehicle Production Up 2.7% in May

Britain's total vehicle manufacturing rose 2.7% year over year to 51,178 units in May, rebounding for the first time in 2026, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said Thursday.Car production climbed 3.2% to 49,249 units after four months of decline, while commercial vehicle output dropped 7.6% to 1,929 units.For the five months to May, total vehicle manufacturing fell 8.7% annually to 317,779 units.

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UK's FTSE Ends Higher; Segro Leads Gainers After Rejecting Prologis Bid

British equities gained on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 closing 0.31% in the green, as investors digested a series of corporate updates.Shares in Segro (SGRO.L) jumped 17.44%, leading blue-chip gainers, after the UK warehouse landlord rejected a 12.6 billion-pound-sterling takeover approach from US-based industrial real estate investment trust Prologis (0KOD.L).Segro said the proposal "falls a long way short of" its own views on value, adding that the offer was "opportunistically timed and sought to take advantage of the clear dislocation" between its current share price and its underlying business.Housebuilder Berkeley Group (BKG.L) rose 8.36% even as profit after tax attributable to shareholders for the 12 months ended April 30 declined to 318.3 million pounds from 382 million pounds a year ago, while revenue dropped to 2.38 billion pounds from 2.49 billion pounds."Berkeley reported FY26 PBT (April year-end) in line with consensus and guidance, and reiterated their 4-year PBT guidance over FY27-30 for GBP1.40bn ([Visible Alpha] cons. GBP1.46bn)," RBC Capital Markets noted. "Management continued to strike a cautious tone, with the housing market post-Middle East conflict being 'characterised by caution and lacking in urgency.'"British wealth manager St. James's Place (STJ.L) climbed 3.71% after Deutsche Bank Research raised its price target to 20.5 pounds from 20 pounds and maintained its buy rating."SJP shares have been weak so far in 2026 (-16% TSR YTD vs. FTSE Allshare +7%)," analysts said. "This is a disappointing outcome for us given it was, and remains, our top pick. We think there are three primary drivers of the weakness: 1) Concerns on AI persists amongst some investors, 2) Q1 flows were at the softer end (importantly though still adequate to deliver the earnings growth expected) and 3) the share price was strong in 2025, in part driven by momentum focused investors, many of whom have at least paused for now given #1 and #2."In geopolitical news, the US Senate passed a war powers resolution by 50-48 in an effort to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to resume military operations against Iran without congressional approval. "Although its legal force is disputed, the vote signals growing bipartisan scepticism over the administration's Iran policy," Danske Bank said.

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