London Stocks Climb Following Anticipated Fed Rate Cut; Attention Shifts to Bank of England
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 18 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Reaction to Fed Rate Cut: London stocks rose following the U.S. Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut of the year, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.4% and the midcap index climbing 0.3%, driven by strong performances from companies like RELX and Rolls-Royce.
Focus on Bank of England's Decision: Attention now turns to the Bank of England's rate decision, expected to maintain the main lending rate at 4%, amid concerns over persistent inflation, which stood at 3.8% in August, the highest among major advanced economies.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
