Daily market update

“Banks, defence and miners did their best to lift the FTSE 100, yet the negative pressures were too great from pharma and energy stocks for...

“A weekend light on drama was just what the doctor ordered for financial markets and the FTSE 100 made a strong start on Monday to...

“Another strong session on Wall Street yesterday lifted spirits at the end of the trading week, resulting in small but welcome gains across much of...

“Markets paused for breath after the recent rally as investors were treated to a barrage of corporate news to get their heads around,” says Russ...

“European markets including the UK enjoyed a solid bounce following yesterday’s strong rally on Wall Street,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell.

“There...

“European markets started back after Easter in steady enough fashion despite a continuing flight from US assets,” says AJ Bell Investment Director, Russ Mould.

“Persistent...

“The FTSE 100 was lower in early trading after selling in the US overnight and despite gains for Asian indices,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

“The FTSE 100 was firmly lower early on Wednesday as investors reacted to the latest developments on tariffs and trade,” says AJ Bell Investment Director...

“The FTSE 100 made a strong start to proceedings on Tuesday after comments from US Vice President JD Vance that there’s a ‘good chance’ of...

“An announcement slipped out quietly late on Friday exempting smartphones and other electronic goods and components from reciprocal tariffs is making a big noise in...