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Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks down as oil price plunges

Stocks in Europe were firmly lower at Wednesday midday, amid a continued impact from US tariffs, with Brent plunging while British gilt yields jumped to...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 12:02


Early market roundup: European stocks in red as China responds to US

European stocks opened lower on Wednesday, as investors digest the ongoing trade war between the US and China.

The FTSE 100 index opened down 134.23 points,...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 09:08


Late market roundup: FTSE rebounds as defence stocks lift sentiment

London‘s FTSE 100 bounced back on Tuesday, ending a four-day losing streak, as gains in defence and insurance stocks helped offset ongoing nerves over US-led...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 17:06


Lunchtime market midday: European stocks up as EU plans tariffs on US

European stocks recovered at midday Tuesday, as investors continued to digest tariff fears, while the EU reportedly plans to respond with tariffs on US goods.

The...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 12:02


Early market roundup: Stocks recover slightly; sentiment stays fragile

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened in the green on Tuesday, as investors remained vigilant on any further tariff announcements from or against...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 09:07


Late market roundup: Panic selling grips global equities

Global stocks nosedived Monday as investors faced a third day of relentless selling, with Donald Trump doubling down on tariffs and warning of more to...

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: Global selloff deepens as trade fears spread

London stocks tumbled again on Monday, with no FTSE 100 constituents in positive territory, as investors reacted to deepening fears over the global fallout from...

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 11:59


Early market roundup: Shell down after cuts gas outlook; EU talk trade

Stock prices remained in the doldrums on Monday morning as China responded to US tariffs, while EU trade ministers are meeting to discuss reciprocal tariffs...

Mon, 07/04/2025 - 09:11


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 reels as tariff tensions escalate

Stock markets across Europe endured another bruising day on Friday, with the FTSE 100 tumbling as investors fled riskier assets following China’s retaliation to sweeping...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks firmly down as China responds to US

Stocks in Europe were lower at midday Friday, shortly after China said it will slap additional tariffs on US imports and impose export controls on...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 12:08


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