UK Equity Income monthly commentary June 2026

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A significant decline in the price of oil in June was a positive factor for the global economy and hence the UK. Despite this boost the UK equity market only just managed to record a gain over the month.

Unsurprisingly the Energy sector was badly hit by falling oil prices and fell by high single digits, but it was not the worst performer. That was Materials closely followed by Information Technology. Communications was the only other sector to decline in the period.

Every other sector made gains, although all were modest apart from Real Estate that had a meaningful increase.