Optimism returns

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The UK stock market is benefiting from optimism over UK interest rates and UK corporate results. This position could change if US rates rise and US share prices fall. UK interest rates look set to reach 8% by the end of 1995. There is also concern over political uncertainty in the UK and the government may not stay in power for a full two years. The stock market has not yet assessed the impact of a government run by the UK Labor Party after a two year period, not the impact if a Labor government is elected sooner.

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UK equities: a chill in the air

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There is disagreement among analysts as to whether UK shares will show sustained weakness, or are pausing prior to a rise. The impact of the UK Nov 1995 budget on growth and inflation will also affect share prices. The UK market has been affected by the French market, hit by political and currency problems, and the US market, affected by gloom. UK mergers have helped offset this. UK government securities could be adversely affected by a deterioration in inflation and a rise in interest rates, argues Merrill Lynch.

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Falling rates spark optimism

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UK equities have benefited from a drop in interes rates world wide. Speculation over bids, especially for electric utilities, has also helped boost share prices. There is concern over a slowdown in the growth of UK exports and the impact this could have on the balance of trade. Industrial production figures showing a slight drop for May 1995 could ease pressure on inflation, but mean that corporate profits could be affected with downgrading of results for 1995.

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