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UK business confidence jumps to nine-month high as trade tensions ease

30 May 2025
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UK business confidence surged in May to its highest level since last August, according to new data from Lloyds Bank, driven by a sharp rebound in global financial markets and a softening in trade tensions between the US and its partners.

The Lloyds Bank business barometer rose by 11 points to 50 per cent, up from 39 per cent in April, more than reversing the dip seen last month. The reading is now at its strongest since the summer of 2024.

The lender said the sharp increase in confidence reflects improving sentiment in global markets after US President Donald Trump paused his threatened “reciprocal tariffs” until July. That decision – followed by a US court ruling this week declaring the tariffs illegal – fuelled optimism across Asian, European and American stock exchanges, as investors reassessed the outlook for global growth.

“The rebound in business confidence suggests that firms might be in a stronger position for the next quarter,” said Hann-Ju Ho, senior economist at Lloyds Commercial Banking. “The rise in confidence is driven by a sharp increase in economic optimism, reflecting the recovery in financial markets amid the easing of global trade tensions.”

The survey, based on responses from 1,200 firms, also found improvements in trading prospects and hiring intentions. A third of businesses said they plan to award pay rises of 3 per cent or more, while 65 per cent reported intentions to increase prices in the year ahead – down five points from April. Only 2 per cent said they would cut prices.

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