UK stocks dipped on Friday as tariff uncertainties and weaker-than-expected US jobs growth impacted investor sentiment. The FTSE 100 fell by 0.3%, easing from a record high set on Thursday. Despite the Bank of England’s recent rate cut, economic growth forecasts have been halved, with inflation projected to nearly double the 2% target this year.
Gold poised for sixth week of gains on safe-haven demand
Gold prices rise, marking six weeks of gains, due to increasing U.S.-China trade tensions. Spot gold reaches a record high, while experts cite uncertainty around