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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 snaps losing streak ahead of Powell

European equities ended mixed on Thursday, with decent economic data from Germany boosting markets in Frankfurt, while blue-chips stocks in London and Paris closed either...

Thu, 25/08/2022 - 17:27


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Europe mixed but Wall Street set to add to gains

Equity prices were mixed to lower at midday on Thursday, as early momentum gradually eroded amid a dearth of fresh inputs.

Market focus was ahead...

Thu, 25/08/2022 - 12:28


LONDON MARKET OPEN: CRH and Harbour Energy shine ahead of Jackson Hole

Strong results from building materials firm CRH and oil producer Harbour Energy helped give the London market an early lift, as investors await the opening...

Thu, 25/08/2022 - 08:59


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Aveva gains fail to prevent another FTSE decline

The FTSE 100 in London received some M&A impetus on Wednesday but still underperformed continental peers, amid share price falls for the mining sector....

Wed, 24/08/2022 - 17:26


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Dollar and oil rise but equities suffer

- Stock markets were lower on Wednesday, while the dollar and oil were rising, as investors grew increasingly concerned by the damage being caused to...

Wed, 24/08/2022 - 12:19


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Energy cost concern as Brent tops $100 a barrel

- London share prices started lower on Wednesday, underperforming markets on the continent, after a survey showed a plunge in financial confidence among UK households...

Wed, 24/08/2022 - 08:47


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: PMI data compounds low mood ahead of Jackson Hole

European equities ended lower on Tuesday, with the mood soured by poor PMI data, while the pound and euro were afforded some respite as the...

Tue, 23/08/2022 - 17:32


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: UK manufacturing sector drags economy and shares

London shares prices were below water on Tuesday, after an influential survey of business conditions showed a steadily weakening UK private sector economy.

Even a...

Tue, 23/08/2022 - 12:18


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares sold after US tumble and before UK PMI

Stock prices started lower in London and elsewhere in Europe on Tuesday, though less alarmingly so than in New York overnight, as the dollar soared...

Tue, 23/08/2022 - 08:57


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Citi warns on UK inflation; euro falls to parity

Equities in Europe closed on the back foot on Monday, as traders nervously look ahead to a week which could offer greater clarity on the...

Mon, 22/08/2022 - 17:31


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