Fitch Ratings says a low investment rate remains the key constraint on UK growth potential.

More than 10 brokerages have integrated with third-party AI platforms, including Kimi, WorkBuddy, Qianwen and Volcano Engine. Several large houses are connecting to multiple platforms rather than choosing one; a CITIC Securities IT executive said platforms have different strengths and will be used by scenario. After a year of competing on in-house large models, brokers are prioritising new user touchpoints—delivering research, market data and other capabilities via skills or agents to reach more potential clients. For financial firms, competition for client traffic is now unavoidable, and plugging into leading platforms' mature ecosystems is the most direct route.

瑞銀：由於中東地區供應中斷持續，上調2026-27年布倫特原油價格預期。