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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Russia-Ukraine talks, US inflation sink stocks

Stocks in London ended lower on Thursday, as US inflation remains at fever high levels, while peace talks between Russia and Ukraine conclude without progress,...

Thu, 10/03/2022 - 17:20

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Failed Ukraine-Russia peace talks halt rally

Negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, sponsored by Turkey, led nowhere on Thursday, helping to put an end to a short-lived rebound in shares.

Attention now...

Thu, 10/03/2022 - 12:24

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks slip back ahead of ECB and US inflation

Share prices in London were retreating again early Thursday, giving back some, but not all, of Wednesday's rally, with market focus switching to central bank...

Thu, 10/03/2022 - 09:18

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Electrocomponents rises 12% on robust outlook

Stocks in London on Wednesday closed higher on Wednesday, as hopes grow on a diplomatic solution to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, reflected by a surge...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 17:21

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks prices and pound stage partial rebound

Bargain hunting on Wednesday was giving share prices a reprieve from their downward spiral over the past month, but further market volatility may be just...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 12:39

LONDON MARKET OPEN: ‘Calmer’ markets stage rally despite new sanctions

The latest ratcheting upward in sanctions against Russia didn't put off equity investors early Wednesday, as markets across Europe staged a rally.

New signs of...

Wed, 09/03/2022 - 09:13

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks higher, US and UK target Russia's oil

Stocks in London ended higher on Tuesday, as the FTSE 100 was lifted by solid results from M&G and the intended launch of a share...

Tue, 08/03/2022 - 17:22

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Gold and oil hit highs; Shell exits from Russia

Commodities were the market focus again on Tuesday, with oil prices remaining elevated and gold pushing through $2,000 an ounce, as investors contemplated the supply...

Tue, 08/03/2022 - 12:32

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares rally as gold soars above $2,000 an ounce

UK and European equities were attempting to stage a rebound early Tuesday, despite traumatic scenes in Ukraine and soaring commodities prices, which were stoking existing...

Tue, 08/03/2022 - 09:11

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Oil prices hike on fears of energy sanctions

Stocks in London ended lower on Monday as the ongoing invasion of Ukraine continues to raise prices in commodities of gold and oil, which is...

Mon, 07/03/2022 - 17:23

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