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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up as US-China spat eases; gold jumps

London’s FTSE 100 surrendered some earlier progress but was on the up on Monday afternoon, as US President Donald Trump took some sting out of...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 12:23


Early market roundup: Stocks up on hope US-China tension easing

European stocks opened higher on Monday after US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone with China, meanwhile gold hit another record earlier.

The FTSE...

Mon, 13/10/2025 - 09:03


Late market roundup: Major indices fall following Trump tariff threat

London’s blue chip index closed out the the week in the red, with equities suffering globally as US President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats to...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 17:22


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower but staffing firm Hays boosted

Stock prices in London were down at Friday midday, but staffing company Hays was one of the top risers as it noted that structural cost...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 12:17


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beaten by peers but silver shines

Stock prices in London were lower on Friday morning, with FTSE 250’s Ibstock falling as it noted demand was weaker than expected, while silver rose...

Fri, 10/10/2025 - 09:21


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 loses ground as lenders’ shares suffer

London’s blue chip index slipped into the red on Thursday, dragged by a mixture of sectors, as gold gave up some gains following its recent...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 17:19


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beaten by peers; HSBC remains down

London stocks were mixed at midday on Thursday, with FTSE 100’s HSBC continuing to be firmly in the red, while FTSE 250 firm Grainger, a...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 12:09


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 dragged down by lenders; FTSE 250 up

London’s blue chip index was lower while its peers in Paris and Frankfurt were higher on Thursday morning, with HSBC falling as HSBC Asia Pacific...

Thu, 09/10/2025 - 09:15


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends green as gold gains further ground

London’s blue chip index closed out Wednesday higher as gold miners took flight as the price of the yellow metal rose further.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 17:13


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed as lenders and miners sparkle

London stocks were mixed on Wednesday midday while lenders and miners enjoyed a trading boost after news on the UK motor finance scandal and a...

Wed, 08/10/2025 - 12:10


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