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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 set to snap six-day losing streak

London’s FTSE 100 was on the up on Wednesday afternoon, shaking off tariff worries, and recovering from its worst run since September.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 12:10


Early market roundup: ‘Calmer’ start despite tariff tit-for-tat

Equities in London achieved a solid but unspectacular early gain, while stocks in Europe rose more strongly, despite niggling US tariff worries.

The European Commission...

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 09:00


Late market roundup: Shares decline as Trump ups Canada tariffs

Shares ended lower in London on Tuesday as talk of a recession across the pond geared up after US President Trump increased tariffs on Canadian...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 17:01


Lunchtime market roundup: Europe mixed and NY called up after slump

European stocks were mixed on Tuesday midday, while New York stocks are set for a slight recovery after a hefty sell off on Monday.

The...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 12:01


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 unmoved after New York slump

London’s FTSE 100 opened largely flat on Tuesday, underperforming continental peers which opened in the green despite a Wall Street sell-off.

The housing sector offered...

Tue, 11/03/2025 - 09:04


Late market roundup: European stocks close down amid tariff fears

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt closed in the red on Monday amid concerns about US tariffs, with betting operator Entain down 8.6%....

Mon, 10/03/2025 - 16:58


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks fall as China turns to deflation

European stocks were mostly in the red at midday, as China’s consumer prices declined on-year in February, while incoming Canadian prime minister Mark Carney struck...

Mon, 10/03/2025 - 12:13


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 lags as weak China data hurts miners

London stocks opened mixed on Monday morning as the FTSE 100 slipped behind its European peers, amid a soft Chinese data report over the...

Mon, 10/03/2025 - 09:02


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms after afternoon fightback

London’s FTSE 100 ended largely flat on Friday, after an afternoon recovery ensured it outperformed European peers, which continued to struggle amid tariff worries.

The...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 16:54


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mostly lower but EnQuest shines

Stock prices were mostly lower in London, Paris and Frankfurt around midday Friday, as investors await US nonfarm payrolls data.

‘More uncertainty around tariffs has...

Fri, 07/03/2025 - 12:09


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