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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Tepid start on hawkish Fed speak but AB Foods up

London’s FTSE 100 opened a touch lower on Tuesday, with gains for Primark owner Associated British Foods and Sports Direct operator Frasers Group offset by...

Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:09


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks mixed against strong US market open

Stock prices in London failed to shine on Monday despite dovish sentiment, while markets in the US enjoyed a strong opening as investors mulled the...

Mon, 06/11/2023 - 17:10


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks lack sparkle as investors keep powder dry

European equities were lower heading into Monday afternoon, though the FTSE 100 was down only marginally, as investors consider where to go from here after...

Mon, 06/11/2023 - 12:20


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 edges up, but FTSE 250 slips into red

European markets were making little headway at Monday’s market open, as investors paused to consider last week’s economic data and central bank decisions.

The FTSE...

Mon, 06/11/2023 - 08:59


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close mostly higher on soft US data

Stock prices in London closed a mixed bag on Friday, as soft US employment data seemed to confirm that central banks are, at least for...

Fri, 03/11/2023 - 17:10


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 down as investors eye US employment

Stock prices in London were mixed at midday on Friday, ahead of a key payroll print from the US later, which is due to be...

Fri, 03/11/2023 - 12:10


LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 set for best week since mid-September

European equities kicked off the week in positive fashion, with housebuilders and banks supporting the FTSE 100, though the Friday feeling could be short-lived if...

Fri, 03/11/2023 - 08:51


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks climb on interest rate optimism

European equities closed sharply higher on a buoyant day for stocks as interest rate pauses on either side of the Atlantic boosted expectations that rates...

Thu, 02/11/2023 - 17:05


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: BoE follows Fed script and decides against hike

Investors banked on the Bank of England holding interest rates on Thursday and the central bank did just that, though Threadneedle Street did play to...

Thu, 02/11/2023 - 12:28


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rally on Fed hold; BoE to follow suit

European markets rose on Thursday morning after the US Federal Reserve decided against a change in interest rates, with the FTSE 100 up ahead of...

Thu, 02/11/2023 - 09:14


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