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FTSE 100 slumps as Chinese economic data disappoints

The FTSE 100 was down 1% at 7,149.79 as resources stocks and firms with heavy exposure to China like Burberry fell.

Asian stocks had fallen...

Mon, 16/08/2021 - 12:08

UK stocks fall 0.6% following weak China data; Afghanistan tensions

UK stocks fell in early trading on Monday following the release of disappointing Chinese economic data and mounting geopolitical concerns sparked by the Taliban's swift...

Mon, 16/08/2021 - 08:29

FTSE finishes 0.35% higher despite drop in US consumer sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed the day up 0.35% at 7,218.71 despite US consumer sentiment dropping to its lowest level in 10 years.

On Wall Street...

Fri, 13/08/2021 - 16:36

FTSE 100 0.3% higher and on course to finish higher for the week

The FTSE 100 was up 0.3% to 7,216.48 by midday putting it on course to end a decent week in robust fashion after US shares...

Fri, 13/08/2021 - 12:21

FTSE opens modestly, following a 26.91 drop yesterday after share drop in energy sector

The FTSE 100 opened modestly this morning, up at 7,063 at market open, and stood at 7,067 at 8:30am, up 0.37%, following energy sector share...

Fri, 13/08/2021 - 08:51

FTSE falls as US producer prices come in higher than forecast

The FTSE 100 closed Thursday materially lower after US producer prices data came in ahead of forecasts. At the end of the trading session the...

Thu, 12/08/2021 - 16:36

FTSE sluggish after UK GDP growth

The FTSE 100 remained in a sluggish state by midday on Thursday following the publication of better-than-expected UK GDP figures.

Alcoholic drinks maker Stock Spirits...

Thu, 12/08/2021 - 12:15

FTSE 100 dips after strong UK GDP

The FTSE 100 slipped back a little in early trading, falling 0.2% to 7,207.44, after UK GDP figures showed the recovery in the economy was...

Thu, 12/08/2021 - 08:44

FTSE 100 at post-Covid high after US inflation reading

The FTSE 100 continued to advance over the course of Wednesday, closing the day with robust gains to trade above the 7,200 mark. This takes...

Wed, 11/08/2021 - 16:30

FTSE 100 near 7,200 on strong corporate updates

The FTSE 100 was up 0.5% to 7,197.44 by midday, having earlier briefly topped 7,200, as investors awaited US inflation figures and amid some strong...

Wed, 11/08/2021 - 12:22

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