{
  "id": 18265436,
  "title": "FTSE 100 Live: Stocks to jump ahead of interest rate decision; oil at two-month low",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/ftse-100-live-stocks-to-jump-ahead-of-interest-rate-decision-oil-at",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-05T06:25:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "City AM",
    "slug": "city-am",
    "url": "https://www.cityam.com/ftse-100-live-stocks-to-jump-ahead-of-interest-rate-decision-oil-at-two-month-low/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Welcome to City AM's FTSE 100 liveblog. Global investors are enjoying the momentum from the US midterms, which have caused markets worldwide to rally. The FTSE 100 is set to build on yesterday's impressive 1.8% gain this morning, following a dip in oil prices. Brent crude dropped below $94 per barrel on Thursday, marking a near 9% decline as expectations grew that President Trump might pressure the US to end its war with Iran following the Democratic victories in the midterm elections.\n\nOver in the UK, the Bank of England is preparing to deliver its next interest rate decision today. Although a hike is anticipated, investors will be keenly watching for any indications from the Bank regarding their limits if inflation remains uncontrolled. Stay tuned for the latest economic and business news and updates throughout the day.\n\nHere are some of today's top headlines:\n1. Investors are shifting away from equity funds as the UK continues to see outflows.\n2. Mayors in the UK are set to receive new powers over water companies as part of a 'public control' initiative.\n3. The owner of Poundland has pledged to protect jobs amid pressure from the Business Secretary.\n4. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) warns that stealth taxes are contributing to a decline in living standards.\n5. Traffic-free Oxford Street has provided a boost for retailers.",
  "summary": "Welcome back to City AM‘s FTSE 100 liveblog. Global investors are still revelling in the US midterms, which have left stock markets across the world rallying. The FTSE 100 looks poised to extend yesterdays 1.8 per cent gain this morning as the price of oil retreats to a two-month loww. Brent crude was trading below [...]",
  "key_points": [
    "FTSE 100 expected to rise ahead of UK interest rate decision",
    "Brent crude oil hits two-month low below $94 per barrel",
    "Bank of England to announce interest rate decision today"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}