Markets today

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises amid hopes for softened US tariffs

London stocks closed in the green on Monday, while the pound rose, in the wake of a partial reprieve to the US tariff chaos of...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 17:06

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks rise as tech tariff relief lifts mood

London stocks were up at midday on Monday as news that US tariffs will exempt smartphones and other electronics lifted tech sentiment globally, despite ongoing...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 11:53

Early market roundup: FTSE lifted on tariff relief for electronics

London stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by news that consumer electronics will be exempt from US tariffs, easing investor concerns after last week’s turmoil.

However,...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:04

Late market roundup: FTSE ends higher, Europe lags on tariff jitters

London stocks outperformed European peers on Friday as tariff tension lingered and mixed US bank earnings failed to lift broader sentiment.

US stocks were lower, though...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 16:59

Lunchtime market roundup: Europe up as US-China tariff war intensifies

London stocks were mostly in the green at midday on Friday, as China vows to ignore further tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

China has...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 12:09

Early market roundup: European stocks up but tariff tensions remain

London stocks opened in the green on Friday as UK GDP growth exceeded expectations, despite US tariffs continuing to weigh on global markets.

US tariffs...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 09:10

Late market roundup: London surges as tariff relief lifts mood

UK stocks posted their biggest gains since the pandemic on Thursday after the US paused new reciprocal tariffs, as investors welcomed a break from recent...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 17:06

Lunchtime market roundup: London stocks rise on Trump tariff pause

The FTSE 100 snapped back on Thursday, mirroring a global relief rally after US President Donald Trump paused the rollout of new tariffs.

China, on the...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 11:56

LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks up as Trump pauses higher tariffs

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were firmly in the green on Thursday morning, after the US announced it will keep 10% baseline tariffs but...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 09:09

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 hit as China retaliates on tariffs

The FTSE 100 suffered fresh losses on Wednesday as China hiked tariffs on US goods and market volatility spread to bonds, compounding investor nerves.

The FTSE...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 17:00

Pages