Persimmon Shares Bounce; Bank of England Decision Up Next for UK Housebuilders
Persimmon shares rose 2.56% to £10.43 on Friday, June 12, outpacing the FTSE 100 after a drop the previous day. Trading volume was above average, but shares remain a third below February’s peak. Investors are watching mortgage affordability ahead of the Bank of England’s June 18 rate decision. Persimmon’s next half-year results are due August 6.