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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Fed’s Powell puts successive rate hikes on table

Blue-chip equities in Europe ended on the up on Wednesday, unfazed by hawkish comments from major central bankers, as a conference in Portugal continued.

Federal...

Wed, 28/06/2023 - 17:04


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks rise before meeting of central bankers

Stocks in London were higher at midday on Wednesday, hours before the chiefs of the four largest central banks meet to discuss monetary policy.

The FTSE...

Wed, 28/06/2023 - 12:07


LONDON MARKET OPEN: US seen increasingly likely to avoid recession

Two surprisingly positive readings on the strength of the US economy bolstered Wall Street overnight and were lifting European shares early Wednesday, with the dollar...

Wed, 28/06/2023 - 09:13


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 ends losing streak with minor gain

London’s FTSE 100 ended a muted session slightly higher on Tuesday, snapping a six-day streak of negative finishes, with the mood in Europe supported by...

Tue, 27/06/2023 - 17:08


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 down as ECB tips further rate hikes

Stock prices in London were largely lower at midday on Tuesday, following a pledge from ECB President Christine Lagarde for another interest rate increase next...

Tue, 27/06/2023 - 12:03


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Miners benefit from China economic growth target

London-listed mining stocks were on the rise on Tuesday, after Beijing confirmed that China is on track to meet the government’s 5% economic growth target,...

Tue, 27/06/2023 - 09:07


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks slip but avoid crash after Russia drama

Instability in Russia threatened to cause a heavy sell-off in global equities, though that did not materialise on Monday, as major stock market benchmarks largely...

Mon, 26/06/2023 - 17:08


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stock down amid higher rates, Russia instability

Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were lower at midday on Monday, after an aborted uprising by the Wagner group in Russia over the...

Mon, 26/06/2023 - 12:06


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares lower as Russia questions sap confidence

European financial markets remained calm early Monday, after the dramatic turn of events in Russia over the weekend; however uncertainty about the fall-out from the...

Mon, 26/06/2023 - 09:05


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Hawkish central bank hikes hit local sentiment

Stocks in London closed in the red on Friday as fears of a recession in the UK mounted with weak economic data and the prospect...

Fri, 23/06/2023 - 17:05


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