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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher as German DAX hits new record

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher at Tuesday midday, while yields on 10-year and 30-year US treasuries narrowed.

The FTSE 100 index was...

Tue, 27/05/2025 - 11:59


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms European peers

London’s blue chip index easily beat its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Tuesday morning, as the FTSE 100 has enjoyed five consecutive weeks of...

Tue, 27/05/2025 - 09:14


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 down; sterling gains against the dollar

London’s blue chip index closed down again on Friday as Trump threatened a 50% tariff on the EU, accusing the bloc of being ‘difficult’, but...

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 17:14


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 makes minor gain as unease lingers

London’s FTSE 100 achieved made a small advance heading into Friday afternoon, and it looks set for a weekly gain, despite US fiscal worries hanging...

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 12:15


Early market roundup: European stocks up amid ‘calmer’ bond market

London’s FTSE 100 was in the green on Friday morning, with equity market sentiment aided by a more tranquil bond market, while the pound got...

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 09:04


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 down; housebuilders drag after CPI data

London’s key index ended its upwards run this week, heading downwards on Thursday, as market volatility resurfaced around US trade policy and the fiscal...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 17:17


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks down amid bond market worry

Stocks in London were lower heading into Thursday afternoon, with investor sentiment downbeat amid US fiscal worries and underwhelming European data.

The FTSE 100 index...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 12:16


Early market roundup: European stocks down after New York sell-off

European stocks were in the doldrums on Thursday morning, after shares in New York tumbled, unnerved by fiscal concerns in the US.

The FTSE 100...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 09:07


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up as inflation rate picks up in April

London’s blue chip index continued its upwards trend this week, edging higher on Wednesday, as sterling received a boost from an unexpected increase in CPI,...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 17:21


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 edges lower but pound shines

London’s blue chip index outperformed its European peers at Wednesday midday, but had a tepid morning as sterling rose to its best level in more...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 12:16


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