UK Markets Rise Amid Global Signals | Bermuda News

UK markets edged higher Friday as FTSE 100 rose 0.3% and FTSE 250 jumped nearly 1%, fueled by Fed chair signals hinting at a likely U.S. rate hike next month—now priced at 60%. Meanwhile, UK business confidence surges, lifting spirits despite dimmer BoE rate expectations. Oil dipped to $89/barrel as tensions with Iran linger. And in corporate news, engineering firm Goodwin soars after reporting profits more than double year-over-year—showing how global cues and company wins drive the market. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/146a82c8107c0360