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FTSE surges 1.3% ahead of US rates update

UK stocks surged in early trading on Wednesday as volatility continued ahead of an eagerly anticipated update on US interest rates from the Fed due...

Wed, 26/01/2022 - 08:26

FTSE 100 makes partial recovery from Monday's sell-off, up 0.8% by midday

The FTSE 100 was up 0.8% to 7,358.49 by midday, recovering some of the ground lost in Monday's big sell-off.

All eyes will be...

Tue, 25/01/2022 - 12:12

UK stocks open 0.6% higher, paring Monday's losses

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday, paring some of Monday's steep losses, as investors brace for a US interest rate update later in the week...

Tue, 25/01/2022 - 08:29

FTSE sees big slump amid worries over Ukraine and interest rates

By midday the FTSE 100 was down 1.2% to 7,406.21 amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine tensions and the impact of prospective increases in interest rates on...

Mon, 24/01/2022 - 12:20

FTSE 100 drops 1% by midday after selling in the US and Asia overnight

The FTSE 100 was down a little more than 1% to 7,504.35 after weak trading sessions in Asia and the US overnight amid concern over...

Fri, 21/01/2022 - 12:08

FTSE 100 slides after retail sales fall more than expected on omicron impact

The FTSE 100 fell in early morning trading Friday, on fresh economic worries after retail sales fell more than expected in December amid the impact...

Fri, 21/01/2022 - 10:09

FTSE 100 struggles for direction amid inflation and rate concerns

The FTSE 100 was flat at midday at 7,585.03 as investors weighed the risks posed by interest rates and inflation.

Primark owner Associated British Foods...

Thu, 20/01/2022 - 12:06

FTSE 100 up 0.3% by midday with UK inflation hitting 30-year high

The FTSE 100 gained 0.3% to 7,588.71 by midday on Wednesday as UK inflation hit a 30-year high.

The UK consumer price index rose...

Wed, 19/01/2022 - 11:58

FTSE opens flat after high UK inflation read

UK stocks opened broadly flat on Wednesday after a higher-than-expected local inflation reading stoked rate rise concerns, offsetting cheer brought by profit upgrades from Burberry...

Wed, 19/01/2022 - 08:29

FTSE 100 falls 0.5% as bond yields rise and inflationary fears build

The FTSE 100 was down 0.5% to 7,570.50 by midday on Tuesday amid rising bond yields and mounting fears over inflation with oil at its...

Tue, 18/01/2022 - 12:17

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