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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares rise on US debt optimism; BT to cut jobs

Growing confidence that US politicians will manage to avoid a destructive government debt default was giving share prices a boost globally on Thursday, though a...

Thu, 18/05/2023 - 09:29

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks lower amid US debt ceiling deadlock

Stock prices in London ended in the red on Wednesday as an impasse in US debt ceiling talks soured market mood.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 17/05/2023 - 16:57

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Shares suffer from US debt default jitters

The dollar was on the rise and equities were under pressure globally on Wednesday, as the possibility of the US defaulting on its federal government...

Wed, 17/05/2023 - 12:22

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Lower on US debt deal deadline; LSEG shares down

European shares opened mixed on Wednesday, amid investor nervousness about a looming US government debt default, but London was underperforming following some negative company updates.

The...

Wed, 17/05/2023 - 09:17

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Miners fall on China data and US debt talks ahead

European stocks closed lower on Tuesday amid trepidation ahead of new US debt ceiling discussions, and after Chinese retail data proved disappointing.

The China numbers hurt...

Tue, 16/05/2023 - 17:09

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks directionless ahead of US debt talks

Stock prices in London were stagnant at midday on Tuesday as the UK jobless rate rose unexpectedly and crunch US debt ceiling talks loom.

The FTSE...

Tue, 16/05/2023 - 12:24

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares firm despite jobs blows and US debt talks

Jobs were in focus early Tuesday, after a report showed the UK unemployment rate ticked higher early in 2023 and telecommunications provider Vodafone announced 11,000...

Tue, 16/05/2023 - 09:21

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 rises during subdued session

European equities made an unconvincing start to the week, while stocks in New York regained poise, after starting Monday on the back foot following poor...

Mon, 15/05/2023 - 17:06

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 sees mining boost amid US debt concerns

The pound held firm and shares rose in London at midday on Monday as investors fell back on commodities amid concern over the US debt...

Mon, 15/05/2023 - 12:35

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks boosted by mining; Wood Group drops

Stock prices in London were mostly slightly elevated on Monday morning, boosted by performance from mining stocks, despite concerns over a potential US debt default.

The...

Mon, 15/05/2023 - 09:39

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