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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks in London rise as CPI falls; eyes on BoE

Stock prices in London were in the green at Wednesday midday, amid data showing consumer price inflation ebbed to the 2% target in May, ahead...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 12:29

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 down but UK inflation ebbs before BoE

Stocks in Europe were down on Wednesday morning, with the FTSE 100 trading lower despite some UK consumer price inflation respite in May, which puts...

Wed, 19/06/2024 - 09:26

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks up ahead of Bank of England decision

Stock prices in London closed higher on Tuesday, as markets wait for the latest Bank of England interest rate decision and UK inflation data.

The FTSE...

Tue, 18/06/2024 - 17:02

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Europe stocks on the up but Ashtead Group falls

Stock prices in Europe were higher on Tuesday afternoon, ahead of a US retail sales reading, while stocks in the UK were up after data...

Tue, 18/06/2024 - 12:28

LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks up after record highs in New York

Stocks in Europe were in the green on Tuesday morning, with Premier Inn owner Whitbread leading the way among London’s large-caps, with a UK inflation...

Tue, 18/06/2024 - 09:33

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks close mixed in eventful week for UK

Stock prices in London closed mixed on Monday ahead of UK inflation data and a rate decision from the Bank of England, and as investors...

Mon, 17/06/2024 - 17:02

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 edges lower held back by weak miners

Stocks in London made a cautious start to the week, with falls in mining stocks pegging back the FTSE 100 after mixed economic data from...

Mon, 17/06/2024 - 12:09

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe up but Asia down on mixed China data

European stocks recovered some poise Monday after a difficult week, though there could more volatility for equities in London and mainland Europe, with political campaigns...

Mon, 17/06/2024 - 08:56

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Snap French vote weighs on CAC 40 again

London’s FTSE 100 capped off a losing week with a slight decline on Friday, though it avoided the heftier falls seen on the continent as...

Fri, 14/06/2024 - 17:07

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down but Tesco and Crest enjoy boost

Markets in Europe fell at midday on Friday, as investors digested upcoming elections.

The FTSE 100 index was down 38.55 points, 0.5%, at 8,125.12. The...

Fri, 14/06/2024 - 12:15

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