Index Update: The FTSE 100 index, a key benchmark index for the London stock exchange, was trading declined around -0.01% on 19 December 2025. 

Macro Update: In December 2025, the Bank of England cut interest rates to 3.75% as inflation eased to 3.2%. However, the economy faces headwinds, with GDP contracting by 0.1% in October and unemployment rising to a four-year high of 5.1%. 

Top Market Movers: Among top gainers on FTSE 100 index, DCC PLC (LSE: DCC) witnessed a rise of 1.51% followed by Rolls Royce Holdings PLC (LSE: RR.) which gained around 1.36%. 

Commodity Update: The yen stayed near recent lows on Friday as traders awaited clarity on whether the Bank of Japan can sustain interest rate hikes into next year, while the euro edged lower after the central bank gave no signal on tightening. Precious metals weakened, with gold down 0.51% to USD 4,341.30, silver slipping 0.93% to USD 64.62, and copper marginally higher by 0.01% to USD 11,717.50. Brent crude fell 0.23% to USD 59.83, heading for a second straight weekly decline as Russia-Ukraine peace hopes offset Venezuelan supply concerns. 

Our Stance: Our stance is that the UK economy is slowing notably, driven by weak GDP growth and rising unemployment, despite falling inflation. The recent Bank of England interest rate cut reflects these challenging conditions and the need for economic stimulus. 

FTSE 100: The FTSE rose 4.03 points to trade at 9,841.04, remaining comfortably above the key support zone near 9,200 and preserving a stable overall structure. The 21-day SMA at 9,688.06 and the 50-day SMA at 9,653.86 suggest a positive bias, with scope for short-term consolidation. The RSI remains elevated and continues to strengthen. Immediate support is placed near 8,950, while resistance is located at 10,000 and 10,120. 

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Source - EODHD/Others 

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