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UK stocks rose on strong retail sales and NatWest’s profit surge, amid positive PMI data.
London stocks held steady on Friday, October 24, 2025, as the FTSE 100 edged higher following a record close, buoyed by stronger-than-expected UK retail sales and NatWest’s improved 2025 guidance.
Retail sales rose 0.5% in September and 0.9% over the prior three months, the highest since summer 2022, driven by demand for clothing, tech, and gold jewellery.
NatWest reported a 35.1% surge in net profits to £1.68bn and raised its income forecast to £16.3bn, citing strong lending and lower costs.
Meanwhile, UK PMI data showed expansion for the sixth straight month, with manufacturing rebounding and price pressures easing.
Investors awaited U.S. inflation data, which could influence expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Las existencias del Reino Unido aumentaron gracias a las fuertes ventas al por menor y al aumento de las ganancias de NatWest, en medio de datos positivos del PMI.