July 2025

Monthly Roundup of the Latest Financial Indicators

📈 Stock Market Overview - UK and US

FTSE 100 Index: 9024 (Trend - Month: ▲ 3.0%, Qtr: ▲ 6.6%)
S&P 500 Index: 6310 (Trend - Month: ▲ 13.5%, Qtr:  ▲ 13.5%)

🏦 Inflation (end of June)

CPI Month inflation:   ▲ 0.1%
CPI Annual Inflation : ▲ 3.9%

🏦 Bank of England Base Rate: –

🏠 UK House Prices

Average UK House Price: £296,665 (June)

Trends:   Month: { {Hse_chg_mth}}   Qtr:  ▼ -0.3%   Year: ▲ 2.5%

💱 Currency Rates

GBP to EUR: 1.15
GBP to USD: 1.35

💰 Best Saving Rates

1 Year Fixed Rate: 4.60%

Easy Access Savings: 5%   * May include short term  bonus - always check

💰 Best ISA Rates

1-Year Fixed ISA: 4.35
Easy Access ISA: 4.98%   * May include short term  bonus - always check

📝 Commentary

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