EduInvesting.in | May 12, 2025 – The London Edition
While Wall Street danced like it won the lottery and India triggered fireworks across Nifty, the UK markets calmly adjusted their ties, sipped Earl Grey, and rose a polite 0.59%.
That’s right — the FTSE-100 didn’t roar. It gently nodded. Because apparently, in Britain, even bull markets wait their turn.
🇬🇧 FTSE-100 Snapshot
| Index | Close | Change | % Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTSE-100 | 8,604.98 | +50.18 | +0.59% |
| FTSE-250 | ~18,900 | +0.6% | Mild Positivity |
| GBP/USD | 1.2510 | -0.27% | “Global risk-on, but pound said nah” |
While New York went Super Saiyan and Karachi blew past its circuit breaker, London played chess, not checkers.
🔍 Sector Recap: Winners, Losers & Mild Smilers
🪨 Mining Stocks: Digging Profits Like It’s 2006
- Glencore: +6.1%
- Anglo American: +5.5%
Why? Copper &
base metal prices soared on hopes of rekindled US-China trade. The miners said:
“Panic buyers love peace. Let’s sell them rocks at a premium.”
Verdict: FTSE’s MVPs today.
💊 Pharma: A Hangover After Defensive Highs
- AstraZeneca: Down
- GSK: Flat-to-sad
Traders rotated out of “safe” and into “cyclical with drama.” As it turns out, investors preferred nickel to needles.
Verdict: Took a paracetamol and sat this one out.
🛢️ Energy: Brent Crude Lit a Spark
- Brent Oil up nearly
