AstraZeneca

Shell PLC

GlaxoSmithKline

CRH Plc Sponsored ADR

Rio Tinto plc Sponsored

Crescent Point Energy

VanEck Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF

Rocket Companies, Inc.

American Airlines

Haleon PLC

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF

FLGB tracks a market cap-weighted index of large- and mid-cap companies from the United Kingdom.

JPMorgan BetaBuilders Europe ETF

Xtrackers MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity ETF

Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF

iShares MSCI Germany ETF

iShares MSCI Switzerland ETF

iShares MSCI Spain ETF

iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF

SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF

WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund

iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF

iShares Europe ETF

SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF

Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF

Investors in US stocks are clearly focusing on positive catalysts such as the potential for significant deregulation under the incoming Trump administration. We also saw stocks in Europe ignore fears and perform well last week despite some challenging developments.

U.S., European Stocks Rise Despite Looming Risks

iShares MSCI United Kingdom Small Cap ETF

First Trust United Kingdom AlphaDEX Fund

The Bank of England may have got a head-start on the Federal Reserve, but the tone from UK policymakers is still much more cautious. We think the Bank will be more confident in the inflation outlook and will be content with accelerating the pace of cuts.

Why The Bank Of England Won't Diverge From The Fed For Long

Invesco CurrencyShares British Pound Sterling Trust

With services inflation still elevated, the Bank of England is treading more carefully towards lower interest rates than the Federal Reserve. That suggests the committee will vote for no change this month.

Bank Of England To Keep Rates On Hold, But Faster Cuts Are Coming

Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF offers a 4.2% dividend yield and low expense ratio, but has a weaker long-term growth outlook compared to the S&P 500. FLGB's portfolio is diversified with low concentration risk but is heavily weighted towards defensive sectors, limiting its growth potential. The improving macroeconomic environment in the U.K. boosts FLGB's short-term earnings growth outlook for 2025 and 2026, enhancing near-term opportunities.

FLGB: Despite Improving Near-Term Growth Outlook, Long-Term Growth Trend Remains Weak

Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” The pair talked about several topics regarding the fund to give investors a deeper understanding of the ETF overall.

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB)

Labour's manifesto is largely fiscally neutral with total net policy measures amounting to approximately £0.5bn GBP, and higher spending offset by increased taxation.

U.K. Update: Life Under Labour

VettaFi's Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB) on this week's “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis, visit VettaFi | ETF Trends.

ETF of the Week: Franklin FTSE United Kingdom ETF (FLGB)

Flash PMI survey data for June signalled a slowing in the pace of economic growth, indicating that GDP will have risen in the second quarter at less than half the 0.6% pace recorded by the Office for National Statistics in the first three months of the year. Although business activity continued to rise for an eighth successive month in June, according to early PMI survey data, the rate of growth slowed further from April's 12-month high to sit at a seven-month low.

U.K. Flash PMI Signals Further Economic Slowdown At End Of Second Quarter, Price Rises Intensify

The Bank of England kept rates on hold this month. Comments in the statement and minutes suggest officials are getting closer to cutting interest rates despite some recent unwelcome services inflation figures.

Bank Of England Hints That The First Rate Cut Is Drawing Nearer

Six things to watch out for at the Bank of England's June meeting. The swaps curve is pricing barely a 5% chance of a rate cut.

Bank of England To Use June Meeting To Lay The Ground For A Summer Rate Cut

UK Flash PMI survey data for May signalled a further expansion of business activity halfway through the second quarter, suggesting the economy continues to recover from the mild recession seen late last year. GDP looks likely to rise by around 0.3% so far in the second quarter, with an encouraging revival of manufacturing accompanied by sustained, but slower, service sector growth.

U.K. Flash PMI Signals Sustained Economic Recovery, Price Pressures Fall To Lowest In Over 3 Years

Broad measures of UK equity performance like the FTSE UK RIC Capped Net Tax Index have posted record levels in the wake of local elections.

U.K. Equities Climb To All-Time Highs As Sunak Faces General Election Wipeout

The UK economy powered out of its technical recession in the first quarter, judging by the initial GDP figures released today. Real wage growth is positive, and is likely to become even more so as the year goes on.

U.K. Economy Surges Back Into Growth In The First Quarter

Despite holding steady on rates, the BoE keeps the door open to cutting rates faster than some may expect. Two of the nine MPC members advocated for a rate cut in contrast to only one member who said so in March.

Bank Of England: Dovish May Dance Opens Door To Summer Rate Cut

Having begun the year at just over 7,700, the index has staged a dramatic advance into new territory, breaching the mythical 8,000 barrier in mid-April.

The FTSE 100's Record Highs: Bubble Or New Bull Market?

Bank Of England Set To Cut Rates Before The Fed As Officials Turn Dovish

We think a June rate cut is growing more likely but is far from guaranteed. Much hinges on April's services inflation data which we think could come in above Bank of England forecasts and tempt the committee to wait a little longer before cutting rates.

The Bank Of England's Road To Rate Cuts

Flash PMI Shows Strong End To First Quarter For U.K. Economy, But Inflation Still Looks Sticky

The Bank of England has been careful not to endorse the idea of a near-term rate cut in its latest policy statement.

Bank of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold

February's inflation data showed further progress across the board, and the prospect of sharp falls in energy bills in April and July suggests headline CPI will be below 2% from May and for much of 2024.

U.K. Inflation Set To Fall Below 2% By May After Latest Data

After entering a technical recession in the latter part of 2023, Britain???s economy rebounded in January.

ETFs to Ride UK's 2024 Recovery Wave

In a move aimed at offering voters a pre-election giveaway, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cut national insurance contributions by 2 percentage points in his spring budget. He had previously cut national insurance contributions by 2 percentage points in the autumn budget less than four months ago.

U.K. Spring Budget Statement: Play It Again, Jeremy

The UK government reportedly wants to introduce sweeping tax cuts in the Spring Budget on 6 March. But the reappraisal of Bank of England rate cuts in financial markets means the money available for giveaways has dwindled over the past few weeks.

U.K. Chancellor Has Limited Space For Tax Cuts As Market Rates Move Higher

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) vote in favor of keeping the Bank of England (BoE) policy rate at 5.25%.

Bank Of England: Rate Cuts Coming Into Sight

Unlike the eurozone, the UK's service sector is picking up steam. The issue for the Bank of England is that inflation is also proving sticky, and the PMI highlights the disruption in the Red Sea.

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