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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: US, China fears keeping investors on their toes

The FTSE 100 edged only fractionally higher but still outperformed European peers heading into Tuesday afternoon, as China growth worries and the possibility of a...

Tue, 26/09/2023 - 12:28

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks down as market mood stays sombre

Stock prices in London opened lower on Tuesday amid ongoing concerns around China’s economy.

The FTSE 100 index opened down 11.10 points, or 0.2%, at 7,612.89....

Tue, 26/09/2023 - 08:51

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: China-exposed stocks drag FTSE 100 into red

Stock prices in London finished lower on Monday, with the FTSE 100 index down amid fears that the Chinese property sector is weakening.

The FTSE 100...

Mon, 25/09/2023 - 17:14

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down amid China economy, US rates worry

Stocks in London were lower around midday on Monday, amid fears about China’s economy and high interest rates in the US that could linger for...

Mon, 25/09/2023 - 12:15

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks fall amid concerns for Chinese economy

Stock prices in London were in the red on Monday after Chinese property developer Evergrande announced it was unable to carry out a restructuring plan...

Mon, 25/09/2023 - 08:55

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Underwhelming trade in Europe but New York on up

The FTSE 100 outperformed in a tepid end to the week for European shares on Friday, with a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve...

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 17:04

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks pick up following Wall Street shake-off

Stocks in Europe were mixed on Friday at midday, with the FTSE 100 higher on hopes that the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes have...

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 12:03

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks down but avoid decline seen in New York

Stock prices in London opened lower on Friday, but avoided the steep falls suffered on Wall Street, as more hopeful local data marked the end...

Fri, 22/09/2023 - 08:51

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Rate reprieve fails to halt slide in blue-chips

London‘s blue-chips headed south, after the Bank of England’s pause prompted a brief respite, as US stocks nursed further heavy falls on fears of higher...

Thu, 21/09/2023 - 17:04

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: BoE ends run of 14 straight interest rate hikes

Stocks in London were mostly higher at midday Thursday, as the Bank of England followed the US Federal Reserve’s footsteps and decided against a hike.

Unlike...

Thu, 21/09/2023 - 12:28

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