Index Update: The FTSE 100 index, a key benchmark index for the London stock exchange, was trading declined around 0.05% on 08 December 2025. 

Macro Update: Due to the weaker-than-expected data, including rising unemployment and slow growth, market expectations are high for the Bank of England to implement a 0.25 percentage point interest rate cut at its next meeting on December 18. 

Top Market Movers: Among top gainers on FTSE 100 index, Prudential PLC (LSE: PRU) witnessed a rise of 2.55% followed by Metlen Energy & Metals PLC (LSE: MTLN) which gained around 1.71%. 

Commodity Update: The U.S. dollar steadied on Monday after two weeks of selling as markets await a heavy week of central bank meetings, led by the U.S. Federal Reserve, where an interest rate cut is largely priced in despite a split committee. Australia, Brazil, Canada and Switzerland are expected to hold policy unchanged. Gold fell 0.13% to USD 4,237.30, silver 1.32% to USD 58.28, copper 0.12% to USD 11,627.00, while Brent edged up 0.06% to USD 63.79 on growth hopes and supply risks.  

Our Stance: The consensus among economists is that the recent weak economic data strongly points toward an impending interest rate cut by the Bank of England to stimulate the UK economy. 

FTSE 100: The FTSE edged up 6.04 points to 9,673.05 and continues to trade comfortably above the key support zone near 9,200, preserving a broadly stable structure. The 21-day SMA at 9,681.17 sits close to the index, indicating a neutral bias, while the 50-day SMA at 9,606.91 reinforces broader stability with scope for near-term consolidation. The RSI remains elevated with a mild downward tilt. Immediate support is seen near 8,950, while resistance is positioned at 10,000 and 10,120. 

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Source - EODHD/Others 

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