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London close: Stocks erase early gains, end week lower
Fri 12 December 2025 15:48
(Sharecast News) - The FTSE 100 failed to hold on to earlier gains by the close on Friday following a weak start on Wall Street, while UK investors continued to digest data showing an unexpected economic contraction in October.
London midday: FTSE up as GDP data reinforces rate cut expectations
Fri 12 December 2025 10:30
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were still in the black by midday on Friday as the latest UK GDP data cemented expectations of a rate cut from the Bank of England next week, and helped along by a strong showing from gold miners.