Index Update: The FTSE 100 index, a key benchmark index for the London stock exchange, was trading declined around -0.02% on 18 December 2025. 

Macro Update: The Bank of England is expected to cut rates by 25bps to 3.75% as inflation falls and GDP slows. Persistent concerns include low productivity, affordability, and fiscal challenges, while corporate updates from BP and Currys draw market focus alongside US data. 

Top Market Movers: Among top gainers on FTSE 100 index, Whitebread PLC (LSE: WTB) witnessed a rise of 5.15% followed by Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE: RTO) which gained around 2.80%. 

Commodity Update: The U.S. dollar remained firm against major peers on Thursday as investors positioned ahead of central bank decisions in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Precious metals weakened, with gold slipping 0.34% to USD 4,364.00, silver down 0.54% to USD 66.54, and copper easing 0.28% to USD 11,696.00. Meanwhile, Brent crude jumped 1.30% to USD 59.68 after U.S. sanctions tightened on Venezuelan oil flows. 

Our Stance: The Bank of England has adopted a dovish stance, cutting interest rates to 3.75% on December 18, 2025. This decision follows a sharp fall in inflation to 3.2% and evidence of a weakening labor market and cooling economic growth. 

FTSE 100: The FTSE added 2.72 points to trade at 9,777.04, holding comfortably above the key support zone near 9,200 and maintaining a stable overall structure. The 21-day SMA at 9,670.21 and the 50-day SMA at 9,644.36 point to a positive bias, with room for short-term consolidation. The RSI remains elevated and continues to improve. Immediate support is placed near 8,950, while resistance is seen at 10,000 and 10,120. 

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Source - EODHD/Others 

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