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Lunchtime midday roundup: FTSE 100 falls as BoE leaves rates unchanged

London’s blue chip index was lower at midday on Thursday, extending earlier losses, following the Bank of England’s decision to hold rates steady amid the...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 12:21


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 falls after steady unemployment data

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Thursday, mirroring its European peers, as the price of oil ticked higher and investors await interest rate decisions...

Thu, 19/03/2026 - 09:10


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes lower as oil surges; eyes on Fed

Stock prices in London closed mostly lower on Wednesday amid another jump in the oil price after US-Israeli strikes hit Iranian facilities at a major...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 17:28


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 up ahead of US rate decision

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Wednesday, though gave back some earlier gains, as Diploma remained the index’s top performer.

The FTSE...

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:24


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as Diploma shares surge 17%

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Wednesday morning, mirroring its peers in Europe, as investors eye the upcoming interest rate decision in the US....

Wed, 18/03/2026 - 09:16


Late market roundup: Stocks close higher as US Fed rate decision looms

Stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt closed mostly higher on Tuesday as the next interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve approaches, with no...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 17:14


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as Brent remains above $100

London’s blue chip index was higher at midday on Tuesday, mirroring its European peers, as Brent’s price rise lifted oil majors but stoked inflation fears....

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 12:14


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as oil majors continue rising

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Tuesday, after a mixed start from its European counterparts, as further price gains in Brent crude amid persistent...

Tue, 17/03/2026 - 09:24


Late market roundup: European blue chip indices end up; war continues

European blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt ended higher on Monday amid a moderate increase in the oil price which remained above...

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 17:24


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European blue chip indices end up; war continues

European blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt ended higher on Monday amid a moderate increase in the oil price which remained above...

Mon, 16/03/2026 - 17:18


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