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LAST UPDATE: July 21, 2025
London stock market looks at trading 24 hours a day
The London Stock Exchange Group is evaluating a move to a 24-hour trading model to compete with cryptocurrency platforms and U.S. exchanges, exploring technical, regulatory, and operational changes.
Insight
Transitioning to 24/7 trading would aim to revitalize London’s global role, attracting international retail investors and modernizing market infrastructure—but it comes with significant complexity.
Polish wages accelerate in June, industrial production stagnates
June data show Polish wages accelerating, while industrial production stagnated—highlighting domestic inflation pressures despite weak manufacturing output.
Insight
The divergence puts pressure on monetary policymakers: high wages may fuel inflation, but sluggish industrial activity limits opportunities for rate cuts or economic stimulus.