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Stocks rally ahead of the UK Budget and interest rate calls

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First reported on Monday 26 October 2026 at 13:23 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Monday 26 October 2026 at 13:23 EDT

Summary

Stocks rallied ahead of the UK Budget and interest rate calls on Monday 26 October, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported. Chancellor John Healey is expected to announce an investment boost, and modest tax rises, as the Chancellor seeks to placate the City, according to the two outlets.

Latest: Stocks rallied ahead of the UK Budget and interest rate calls, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, Chancellor John Healey being expected to announce an investment boost, and modest tax rises, as the Chancellor seeks to placate the City.

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How it unfolded

  1. Monday 26 October

    Stocks rallied ahead of the UK Budget and interest rate calls, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported, Chancellor John Healey being expected to announce an investment boost, and modest tax rises, as the Chancellor seeks to placate the City.