UK shares finished the week higher, with banks and miners leading gains while energy names pulled back alongside softer oil prices. Bank of England leadership continues to warn abo
UK shares finished the week higher, with banks and miners leading gains while energy names pulled back alongside softer oil prices. Bank of England leadership continues to warn about possible interest rate rises, keeping borrowing costs front of mind for markets. Consumer confidence improved in September, though the details show households saving more while pulling back on purchase plans, a mix that hints at caution beneath the headline. Trade friction also entered the picture, with reports that the EU is urging Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars.
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