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Early market roundup: Stocks green despite US steel tariff threat

Stocks in Europe were higher at the start of the week, despite more tariff tit-for-tat threats, while BP jumped on a report that an activist...

Mon, 10/02/2025 - 09:02

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 falls amid consumer confidence gloom

The FTSE 100 index fell on Friday, while short sellers are reportedly eyeing consumer-facing UK companies facing reduced customer spending and higher employment costs.

‘The UK...

Fri, 07/02/2025 - 17:03

Midday market roundup: Stocks down ahead of US jobs but L&G rises

Stocks in London were in the red around Friday noon, as investors await US nonfarm payrolls data.

The FTSE 100 index fell 22.26 points, 0.3%, at...

Fri, 07/02/2025 - 12:03

Early market roundup: Stocks mixed in quiet start ahead of US data

Stock prices in London opened mixed on a relatively calm Friday, but FTSE 100 constituent Legal & General rose as it announced it will return...

Fri, 07/02/2025 - 09:05

Late market roundup: Stocks green on BoE rate cut, AstraZeneca growth

Stocks in London close higher on Thursday, close to a new record, boosted by a rate cut at the Bank of England and strong results...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 16:59

Midday market roundup: FTSE 100 jumps but sterling slips after BoE cut

London’s FTSE 100 powered higher on Thursday afternoon, setting a new record high, after the Bank of England announced an interest rate cut.

The BoE announced...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 12:21

Early market roundup: European stocks start higher ahead of BoE call

Stock prices in Europe opened in the green on Thursday, ahead of an expected interest rate cut by the Bank of England, with weekly US...

Thu, 06/02/2025 - 08:42

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as BoE rate call approaches

The FTSE 100 index climbed on Wednesday, with shares in GSK boosted after its revenue beat expectations.

The Bank of England is expected to enact a...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 17:15

Midday market roundup: ‘Calm’ trade as GSK supports FTSE 100

London’s FTSE 100 was slightly higher during a more tranquil day for European equities so far on Wednesday, but markets still lacked inspiration as trade...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 12:16

Early market roundup: European stocks fall as trade worries linger

Blue chip stocks in Europe opened in the red on Wednesday, but the FTSE 100 saw a softer fall than peers on the continent, with...

Wed, 05/02/2025 - 09:02

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