Why is the UK stock market falling today? The FTSE 100 is under pressure as banks and energy stocks decline, while investors reassess Bank of England interest rates, oil prices, inflation and the wider UK economic outlook.
The stock market is not the economy, but the two are closely connected. Explore Milton Friedman’s observation and how share prices, wealth, investment and expectations influence the wider economy.
Share prices don’t always reflect a company’s true value. Discover why stocks become overbought or oversold, how investor psychology influences the market, and what this means for long-term investors.
Rolls-Royce delivered another outstanding set of half-year results, reporting a 46% jump in operating profit, raising full-year guidance and benefiting from strong demand across Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems.
Lloyds Banking Group delivered stronger-than-expected first-half 2026 results, reporting a 23% increase in profit before tax, a higher dividend, a new £1 billion share buyback and the launch of its ambitious Accelerate 2030 transformation strategy.
Barclays delivered strong results, but its shares still fell as investors focused on future growth, costs and expectations. Here’s why the market reacted negatively and what it could mean for other UK banks such as Lloyds.