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LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 hits highest point since 2018

The FTSE 100 reached its loftiest level in almost four-and-a-half years early Monday, as a combination of a further re-opening of the Chinese economy from...

Mon, 09/01/2023 - 09:13

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: US data supports equities but hits dollar

London’s FTSE 100 ended a strong start to 2023 with more gains on Friday, climbing despite mixed US data, though the dollar moved lower....

Fri, 06/01/2023 - 17:19

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Trading stays timid ahead of payrolls print

European equities were subdued during midday trade on Friday, as investors waited on the latest US jobs print.

‘US jobs numbers will take centre stage...

Fri, 06/01/2023 - 12:04

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks tentatively higher before nonfarm payrolls

Stocks in London opened in the green on Friday, with the focal point of the day coming in the form of a key US jobs...

Fri, 06/01/2023 - 08:57

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks continue strong start helped by retailers

Stocks closed higher in London on Thursday, with investor sentiment boosted by retailers, banks, and airlines.

The FTSE 100 index closed up 48.26 points, 0.6%,...

Thu, 05/01/2023 - 17:03

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Retail shields FTSE 100 from post-Fed blues

Strong Christmas trading for Next and B&M European meant predictions of the demise of bricks and mortar retail were proven incorrect on Thursday.

B&M...

Thu, 05/01/2023 - 12:24

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Strong Christmas for retail supports FTSE 100

The Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes struck a hawkish tone overnight, though London’s FTSE 100 was unperturbed on Thursday morning.

The blue-chip benchmark was...

Thu, 05/01/2023 - 08:58

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: New year rally continues; oil prices fall

Stocks in London closed higher on Wednesday, but the FTSE 100 was held back over rising Covid-19 infections hurting China’s oil demand.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 17:13

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Grocers climb as FTSE 100 adds to 2023 gains

A strong start to the year for London’s FTSE 100 continued on Wednesday, shaking off some less-than-stellar economic data as eyes shift to what minutes...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 12:37

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 nudges higher ahead of US Fed minutes

A decent start to the year for the FTSE 100 continued on Wednesday, though the morning was not without its fair share of warnings on...

Wed, 04/01/2023 - 09:09

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