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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated×4•Originally published 30 September 2026•Updated 30 September 2026•
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FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Exceeds Market Forecasts

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Key Facts

1UK stocks in the FTSE 100 rose supported by GDP data that exceeded market forecasts.
2Mining companies led the gains in the British market during today's trading.

The Office for National Statistics upgraded UK Q2 GDP growth to 0.5%, surpassing the initial estimate of 0.4%. Investing.com reported that these positive economic growth figures boosted investor confidence in British equities, driving the FTSE 100 index higher.

Mining companies led the gains in the British market during trading on September 30, 2026. This positive performance follows improving macroeconomic indicators, including the UK Manufacturing PMI which reached 52 on September 23, 2026, exceeding the forecast of 51.5.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Markets are now pricing in an 89.2% probability of a Bank of England interest rate hike in November. Current expectations suggest a terminal rate near 4.86% following the resilient UK economic performance.

  2. Notable·

    Update: The British pound rose against the US dollar during trading on September 30, 2026, supported by the stronger-than-expected GDP figures. The rally in the British currency coincided with a pause in the US dollar's recent upward trend.

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