Country: GB | Published: 2026-09-21
UK markets are catching a calmer stretch, with European equities broadly higher as a tech rally and easing oil prices lift sentiment across the region. The Bank of England's steady
UK markets are catching a calmer stretch, with European equities broadly higher as a tech rally and easing oil prices lift sentiment across the region. The Bank of England's steady-rate stance and slower bond runoff continue to underpin gilt and equity markets, though regulators' new inquiries into bank exposures to non-bank trading firms add a fresh layer of scrutiny for London's financial sector. Domestic headlines remain mixed, with business groups welcoming a pledge to restore tax-free shopping while political friction still colors the broader economic mood.