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FTSE opens 1.1% higher, partially recouping Monday's steep falls

UK stocks rose more than 1% in early trading on Tuesday, paring some of Monday's steep losses, as investors attempt to balance reopening optimism with...

Tue, 20/07/2021 - 08:31

Covid concerns see FTSE slump more than 2% as Wall Street opens in the red

The FTSE 100 fell 2.3% to 6,844.39 by the close on Monday in a bruising day for global equities with the S&P 500 down 1.6%...

Mon, 19/07/2021 - 16:36

FTSE flops on 'Freedom Day' as commodities and equities struck by Covid fears

Rising global Covid infections overshadowed any positive boost from the lifting of England's lockdown rules on Monday with the FTSE 100 slumping 2.2% to 6,857.63...

Mon, 19/07/2021 - 12:32

FTSE opens 1.2% lower as 'Freedom Day' marred by rising infections

UK stocks opened down more than 1% on Monday as so-called Freedom Day to mark the end of Covid-19 restrictions was marred by surging infection...

Mon, 19/07/2021 - 08:32

FTSE 100 surrenders earlier gains as US stocks slip

The FTSE was bouncing around the 7,000 mark and had surrendered its earlier gains by the close on Friday as enthusiasm for reopening plays waned...

Fri, 16/07/2021 - 16:31

Reopening plays help lift FTSE

A strong start for reopening plays in the leisure, travel and hospitality sectors helped give the FTSE 100 a lift on Friday ahead of the...

Fri, 16/07/2021 - 12:18

The FTSE 100 opened higher than expected today, following a grim performance yesterday amid Covid concerns

The FTSE 100 index opened higher than expected this morning, up at 7,012.02, enjoying a brief high following yesterday’s grim performance as a result of...

Fri, 16/07/2021 - 08:54

FTSE extend its losses amid US tech slump

A weak start to trading in the US, amid suggestions from central banks about a tightening of monetary policy, helped put the FTSE 100 firmly...

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 16:37

Oil stocks drag down FTSE 100

The FTSE 100 fell 0.8% to 7,033.46 as heavyweight oil firms fell amid a slump in crude prices as OPEC reached a compromise on increasing...

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 12:05

FTSE 100 continues to fall as inflation spike spooks markets

The FTSE 100 has continued its downward trend as rising inflation continues to spook markets and concerns about the rise in coronavirus cases grow....

Thu, 15/07/2021 - 08:39

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