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Data Starter: UK stock market 2021-25

Elizabeth Veal

11th November 2025

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What has been happening in the UK stock market since 2021?

Using the chart from Trading Economics (click on the 5Y one), answer these questions:

  1. Calculate the percentage change in the UK stock market index between 4th Jan 2021 and 27th Oct 2025.
  2. Comment on significant changes in the rate of change of the index between 2021 and 2025.

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Elizabeth Veal

Liz has taught Economics for over 25 years, including several years as Head of Economics at leading schools.