UK Stocks-Factors to watch on December 19

Reuters
2025.12.19 07:59
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Britain's FTSE 100 index is expected to open lower on Friday. SSE's SSEN Transmission secured a £1 billion bank facility for grid upgrades. WH Smith forecasts stable profit next year amid financial control issues. Ben & Jerry's board faces training requirements. British consumer confidence rose slightly in December. Car production fell 1.7% in November. Oil prices declined, and Britain sanctioned more Russian oil companies. Copper prices rose, while gold prices eased due to lower-than-expected U.S. inflation.