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FTSE 100 dips amid Omicron concerns and ahead of central bank news

The FTSE 100 was down a smidge by midday at 7,283.98 as investors weigh Omicron fears and look ahead to several key central bank announcements...

Mon, 13/12/2021 - 12:05


FTSE edges higher as investors brace for rate decisions

UK stocks inched higher in early trading on Monday as investors braced for a big week of economic data releases and rates decision from central...

Mon, 13/12/2021 - 08:31


FTSE 100 a smidge higher by midday ahead of US inflation data

The FTSE 100 had nudged into positive territory by midday, up by a whisker to 7,324.06 ahead of US inflation data later.

Instant-service equipment group...

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 11:54


FTSE 100 slips as investors continue to weigh omicron impact

UK stocks lower as concerns about the Omicrom coronavirus variant continued to weigh on investor sentiment.

At 09:15, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was...

Fri, 10/12/2021 - 09:25


FTSE 100 surrenders earlier gains as Omicron fears hit sentiment

By midday the FTSE 100 had given up its earlier gains to trade 0.15% lower at 7,326.03 as investors were spooked by risks associated with...

Thu, 09/12/2021 - 12:09


FTSE 100 makes modest progress amid Omicron fears

The FTSE 100 was up 0.4% to 7,371.55 by midday, building on its gains of recent days as fears about the Omicron variant waxed and...

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 13:02


FTSE opens 0.3% higher as Omicron concerns ease

UK stocks opened higher in early trading on Wednesday as concerns about the Omicrom coronavirus variant continued to cool amid early signs that it could...

Wed, 08/12/2021 - 08:33


FTSE 100 rebounds to pre-Omicron levels

The FTSE 100 was up 1.2% to 7,315.15 by midday - around its levels before the Omicron-related sell-off - as fears over the new variant...

Tue, 07/12/2021 - 12:02


FTSE opens 0.9% higher on earnings upgrades; China policy easing

UK stocks opened almost 1% higher on Tuesday as concerns about the Omicron coronavirus variant cooled, China eased monetary policy and several local companies announced...

Tue, 07/12/2021 - 08:40


FTSE 100 up 1% by midday as oil prices rally

Strength in oil as Saudi Arabia lifted its official prices and receding fears about Omicron helped lift the FTSE 100 1% by midday to 7,191.17....

Mon, 06/12/2021 - 11:58


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