UK growth data came in stronger than expected for the second quarter, keeping Britain ahead of other advanced economies this year, and the FTSE 100 climbed on the news even as it h
UK growth data came in stronger than expected for the second quarter, keeping Britain ahead of other advanced economies this year, and the FTSE 100 climbed on the news even as it heads toward its weakest month since spring. The Bank of England flagged growing risks around debt levels and rapid AI investment, while a security incident at an airbase with suspected Iranian involvement added a geopolitical layer to the day. The tension between solid official numbers and cautious policy warnings continues to shape the mood for the pound and domestic equities.
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