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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: China data lifts miners; energy stress in Europe

London's key stock index was rallying into the weekend on Friday, supported by its heavyweight mining constituents.

The FTSE 100 index was up 121.99 points,...

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 12:29

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks see gains, with sterling and euro on the up

Stocks moved into the green on Friday morning in London as the UK mourned the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with the pound also on...

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 08:56

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close higher despite hefty ECB rate hike

European markets mostly recovered from some weak afternoon trading on Thursday, after a large interest rate hike from the European Central Bank, and some hawkish...

Thu, 08/09/2022 - 17:11

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Not 'if' but 'how much' ahead of ECB rate hike

The European Central Bank was expected to hike interest rates aggressively for the second time in a row on Thursday, as it balances the need...

Thu, 08/09/2022 - 12:19

LONDON MARKET OPEN: AB Foods cost warning; Darktrace suitor backs off

A warning by AB Foods about rising costs for Primark in the year ahead hurt retail stocks in London early Thursday, while the European Central...

Thu, 08/09/2022 - 09:00

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 slides as pound hits 37-year low

London's blue-chip index lagged behind its European counterparts on Wednesday, as falls in oil and mining stocks offset gains for energy suppliers.

The FTSE...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 17:11

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks battle back as UK energy plan awaited

Power suppliers Centrica and SSE were helping the FTSE 100 index in London to recover some of its opening loss on Wednesday at midday, as...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 12:30

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Slowing trade growth in China hits oil and miners

Indications of weakening economies in both China and the UK were enough to send stock prices lower at the open on Wednesday, as UK house...

Wed, 07/09/2022 - 09:05

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks rise on hopes of UK energy bill support

Markets in Europe made some moderate gains on Tuesday, with stocks in London lifted by hopes of a package from the new UK prime minister...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 17:17

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: New PM Truss expected to reveal support package

Housebuilders and retailers led a positive morning session for the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday, amid hopes of UK government help for hard-pressed consumers.

The...

Tue, 06/09/2022 - 12:18

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