UK Markets Await Central Bank Decisions Amid Holiday Lull

May 13, 2025, 3:45 pm EDT

On May 5, the UK stock market was closed due to a holiday. On Monday, the pound rose against the weakening US dollar. With the UK public holiday causing a lull in market news, all eyes are on the upcoming Bank of England's monetary policy decision later this week. There are no major domestic events before Thursday's Bank of England meeting.