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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 down as banks fall on credit worry

London’s blue chip index was down slightly midday Tuesday with banking stocks struggling as credit worries which hit New York shares spilled over across the...

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 12:22


Early market roundup: Stocks down after ‘AI fear trade’ hits New York

Stock prices in Europe were lower on Tuesday morning amid concerns over artificial intelligence while new US tariffs came into effect.

The FTSE 100 index...

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 09:04


Late market roundup: Stocks mixed amid new US tariff concerns

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Monday, as concerns about US trade policy offset strong performances from mining firms.

The FTSE 100 index closed down...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 17:12


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 edges up as miners climb

Stock prices in Europe were mixed on Monday, while London’s blue chip index was boosted by the mining sector, as investors digest Donald Trump’s announcement...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 12:17


Early market roundup: Stocks lower after Trump announces new tariffs

Stock prices in Europe opened lower after US President Donald Trump announced new global tariffs of 15%, in the wake of hitting out at a...

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 09:00


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as Trump’s tariffs ruled illegal

London’s blue chip index closed out Friday higher after a host of positive domestic economic data readings, with Diageo leading as it gained on reports...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 higher amid strong UK PMI readings

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Friday, extending earlier gains, as February activity growth in both the UK services and manufacturing sectors...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 12:02


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers; retail sales growth solid

London’s blue chip index outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning as data showed that UK retail sales climbed sharper than expected...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 09:10


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 win streak snapped amid Iran tensions

Stocks in Europe closed lower on Thursday, with US-Iran tensions unnerving markets, though a share price advance for oil majors shielded the FTSE 100 from...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 17:07


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower ahead of slew of US data

Stock prices in London were mostly lower on Thursday midday, with British Gas owner Centrica lower as it is pausing share buybacks; meanwhile investors...

Thu, 19/02/2026 - 12:05


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