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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

Solid open to trading on Wall Street helps steady FTSE

The FTSE 100 was off its lows for the day, helped by a solid open to trading on Wall Street, but still down 0.5% at...

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 16:37

FTSE down 0.6% as investors fret about accelerating inflation

The FTSE 100 remained firmly on the back foot by midday on Wednesday, falling 0.6% to 7,081.19 as evidence of rising prices on both sides...

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 11:59

FTSE falls 0.5% as inflation jumps

UK stocks fell in early trading on Wednesday after higher inflation data, both at home and in the US, stoked concerns about rising interest rates....

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 08:32

FTSE flat as US inflation accelerates in June

The FTSE 100 struggled for direction as inflation levels continued to accelerate in the US, trading down just barely at 7,124.72.

By 4.30pm UK time...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 16:36

FTSE 100 flat by midday as banks' dividend rally loses steam

The FTSE 100 was broadly flat by midday at 7.128.43 as initial momentum in the UK banking sector, as regulators gave a green light for...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 11:57

UK stocks open 0.3% higher following positive Chinese export data

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday after Asian bourses were boosted by positive Chinese export data.

At 0817, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 08:24

FTSE down 0.7% as Covid concerns mount

The stock market matched the mood of many UK football fans on Monday, with the FTSE 100 sinking 0.7% to 7,071.35 by midday as rising...

Mon, 12/07/2021 - 12:03

FTSE open 0.5% lower as infection rates temper recovery hopes

UK stocks opened lower on Monday as jitters about rising Covid-19 infections at home and elsewhere temper recovery hopes.

At 0825, the benchmark FTSE 100...

Mon, 12/07/2021 - 08:42

FTSE closes up more than 1% as US stocks rebound

The FTSE 100 closed Friday up more than 1% as the US S&P 500 was ahead 0.9% at 4,361.24 by 4.30pm UK time.

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Fri, 09/07/2021 - 16:36

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