There has been divergence this week, as US stocks head back close to all-time highs, whereas UK and Euro indices have been weak: Big tech led the gains in the US, with Nvidia, Microsoft and AMD rising on strong earnings, and Constellation Energy jumping 15% on a nuclear power deal to supply Google's AI data centres. However, higher UK borrowing costs hit sentiment among UK banks, while higher yields and weaker metal prices took their toll on the miners and drugmakers that make up a large share of the FTSE 100. Inflation numbers from the two key global trading blocs will be a key focus next week, with US data revealed on Wednesday and the final Euro print on Friday. US inflation is expected to jump from 3.4% to about 3.
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