The furniture sector in the UK weak,but Bristol-Myers holds upBristol-Myers Squibb CompanyBATS:BMYActivTradesThe furniture sector in the UK is weak, but Bristol-Myers holds up Ion Jauregui – Analyst at ActivTrades The furniture sector in the United Kingdom is weakening due to the slowdown in consumption and the real estate market. The furniture sector in the United Kingdom shows signs of deceleration in an environment marked by weak consumption and the impact of high interest rates on household spending, according to analysts and recent market data. Companies such as DFS Furniture and Dunelm Group have warned of a moderation in demand, in line with a more cautious consumer facing higher credit costs and persistent inflationary pressures. The cooling of the UK housing market is intensifying this trend. The lower level of home transactions, a traditional driver of furniture spending, is reducing order volumes in the sector, which is highly dependent on the renovation and furnishing of new homes. In addition, pressure on corporate margins is increasing. Rising costs in raw materials, energy, and logistics, together with the need to apply discounts to reduce inventories, is limiting profitability across the sector. Analysts point out that the evolution of the sector will remain closely linked to the monetary policy path of the Bank of England and to a potential recovery in consumer confidence over the coming quarters. Technical analysis of BMY Bristol-Myers Squibb shares are maintaining a price consolidation phase in a higher range compared to the same period last year. The support area remains around 56 dollars, while the recent historical high stands at 62.24 dollars, reached on March 2. The previous bullish move started from lows at 41.46 dollars, with a point of control around 44.65 dollars, and a breakout of the previous range at 47.84 dollars during the subsequent rally, which led to the current highs. Therefore, we can say that the stock has been in a medium-term uptrend since October 2025. Since then, the stock has moved within a range around the 59-dollar area, a level it has recovered again this week. The price remains slightly above the 50-day moving average, preserving the medium-term bullish structure that could lead to further tests of the highs area. The RSI remains neutral, as does the MACD, while the lack of volume reinforces the consolidation reading rather than a reversal. In this context, a breakout above 62 dollars could enable a new upward leg towards 65 dollars, while a loss of 56.01 dollars would reopen the lower range and could trigger a sharp decline. Compression zone The current scenario is one of market equilibrium in a full compression phase ahead of fundamental catalysts that could trigger directionality, in an environment where ActivTrades Europe Market Pulse and US Market Pulse sentiment indicators have remained in Risk-on mode for several sessions, reflecting a partial divergence between macro bias and technical structure, awaiting results on April 30. The entire movement fits the company’s usual pattern, after having released the last report (Q4 2025) in early February 2026. In parallel, market consensus places this event as one of the main value catalysts, given that this compression is closely linked to expectations of moderate growth and margin evolution despite a slowing sector. ******************************************************************************************* The information provided does not constitute investment research. The material has not been prepared in accordance with the legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and such should be considered a marketing communication. All information has been prepared by ActivTrades ("AT"). The information does not contain a record of AT's prices, or an offer of or solicitation for a transaction in any financial instrument. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. Any material provided does not have regard to the specific investment objective and financial situation of any person who may receive it. Past performance and forecasting are not a synonym of a reliable indicator of future performance. AT provides an execution-only service. Consequently, any person acting on the information provided does so at their own risk. Political risk is unpredictable. Central bank actions can vary. Platform tools do not guarantee success.