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UK labour market data paints mixed picture of British economy

Analysts on Tuesday were weighing the signs of weakness and resilience in the latest UK labour market data, as the economy continues to outperform last...

Tue, 18/04/2023 - 11:59

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Miners lead FTSE 100 as China economy grows 4.5%

Shares in London and Europe were rising early Tuesday, lifted by figures showing the Chinese economy is rebounding fast from last year’s Covid lockdowns; however...

Tue, 18/04/2023 - 09:25

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Cautious trade keeps lid on FTSE 100, 250s climb

The FTSE 100 outperformed continental counterparts on Monday, helped by a weaker pound, though it was outshone by London’s mid-cap benchmark.

Rising Federal Reserve rate...

Mon, 17/04/2023 - 17:13

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Investors shrug off US rates concern amid M&A

London shares were higher at midday on Monday, as the FTSE 100 index benefited from a weaker pound, while the FTSE 250 was lifted by...

Mon, 17/04/2023 - 12:29

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares up amid UK mid-cap takeover activity

Stock market gains in Asia led to positive open for London on Monday, after a positive first set of US bank earnings on Friday with...

Mon, 17/04/2023 - 09:35

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up following US banking earnings

London’s stocks finished higher on Friday, following some positive earnings from some big banks in the US, as well as a recent US producer price...

Fri, 14/04/2023 - 17:04

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Dollar struggles on dovish Fed bets

Stocks in Europe were on the up on Friday afternoon, while the dollar struggled as investors bet that the Federal Reserve will soon call time...

Fri, 14/04/2023 - 12:11

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks rise ahead of US banking earnings

Stock markets were on the up early Friday, with a recent US producer price index print lifting hope that the end of the Federal Reserve’s...

Fri, 14/04/2023 - 09:11

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Sterling above $1.25 mark; UK economy stagnant

The FTSE 100 edged higher on Thursday and the sterling rose above the $1.25 mark, despite news of a stagnant UK economy.

The FTSE 100 index...

Thu, 13/04/2023 - 17:07

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 underwhelms amid US recession worry

The FTSE 100 went into Thursday afternoon slightly lower, as a US recession warning from the Federal Reserve kept a lid on large-cap share prices....

Thu, 13/04/2023 - 12:18

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