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title: "UK stocks rise as pound dips on weak jobs data"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286897075.md"
description: "UK stocks rose 0.71% despite weak labor data causing the pound to slide. The disappointing jobs figures may lessen the Bank of England's pressure to raise interest rates. Additionally, Lloyds Bank is focusing on US data center financing to expand its infrastructure business."
datetime: "2026-05-19T10:45:18.000Z"
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# UK stocks rise as pound dips on weak jobs data

Market defies weak data: London stocks rose 0.71% despite sterling sliding after disappointing UK labour figures. Policy expectations shift: Soft jobs data may reduce pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates further. Lloyds eyes US growth: Lloyds Bank targets US data center financing, aiming to build an infrastructure-focused business.

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