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    UK stocks dip at start of policy decision-packed week, Entain drops

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on December 16, 2024

    2 min read

    Last updated: January 27, 2026

    The image illustrates the UK's FTSE 100 index performance amid the controversy over G7 loans to Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets. This reflects the ongoing financial tension and geopolitical implications discussed in the article.
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    Quick Summary

    UK's FTSE 100 dips as central bank decisions approach, with Entain facing legal issues. Johnson Matthey and Bunzl see stock movements.

    UK Stocks Decline as Policy Decisions Loom, Entain Falls

    (Reuters) - UK's FTSE 100 index slipped on Monday ahead of a raft of major central bank interest-rate decisions, with Entain dropping on Australian financial crime watchdog's initiated legal proceedings against it.

    The FTSE 100 was down 0.2% at 0930 GMT, with Entain taking the biggest hit, down 5%, after the watchdog said its online betting platforms breached Australia's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws.

    Household goods and beverage stocks were the top laggards, while chemical stocks led gains as Johnson Matthey jumped 6.4% after shareholder Standard Investments urged the company to launch a strategic review.

    The domestically-focussed FTSE 250 was also down 0.2%, with Computacenter dropping 6% after the technology and services provider's finance chief Christian Jehle stepped down.

    Among other stocks, Bunzl rose 1.4% after RBC upgraded the specialist international distribution and services group to "outperform" from "sector perform".

    All eyes are on the trajectory of global monetary policy, as the rate decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan and Bank of England are lined up this week.

    While the Fed is expected to cut rates by 25 basis points on Wednesday, the BoE is widely seen holding rates on Thursday, with a similar expectation for the Bank of Japan.

    On the data front, British manufacturers reported the sharpest loss of confidence since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in the face of higher costs including tax increases by the new government, a group representing the sector said.

    Meanwhile, average asking prices for newly listed houses and apartments fell by 1.7% in December, but activity was robust, property website Rightmove said.

    (Reporting by Ankika Biswas in Bengaluru; Editing by Varun H K)

    Key Takeaways

    • •FTSE 100 index fell 0.2% amid central bank decision week.
    • •Entain shares dropped 5% due to legal issues in Australia.
    • •Johnson Matthey's stock rose 6.4% after strategic review call.
    • •Bunzl upgraded to 'outperform' by RBC, rising 1.4%.
    • •Global monetary policy decisions expected this week.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UK stocks dip at start of policy decision-packed week, Entain drops

    1What is the main topic?

    The article discusses the decline in UK stocks, particularly the FTSE 100, amid upcoming central bank interest rate decisions.

    2Why did Entain's stock drop?

    Entain's stock fell due to legal proceedings initiated by the Australian financial crime watchdog over anti-money laundering breaches.

    3What are the expected central bank actions?

    The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates, while the Bank of England and Bank of Japan are likely to hold rates.

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