Markets today


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Blue chips climb ahead of expected ECB rate cut

London’s FTSE 100 was higher at midday, although Burberry suffered, ahead of US inflation figures and the latest round of central bank interest rate calls.

The...

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 12:12


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe shines despite gloomy US jobs report

European stocks perked up on Monday morning despite a retreat in Asian stocks after a weak US nonfarm payrolls report at the end of last...

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 09:02


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks see broad-based decline after US jobs data

Stocks in London closed lower on Friday, in a tough week for global equities, as recent US economic data stokes fears for the health of...

Fri, 06/09/2024 - 17:02


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks fall further ahead of US jobs data

Stocks in London were in the red during midday trade on Friday, with investors fixed on this afternoon’s US nonfarm payrolls data.

The FTSE 100...

Fri, 06/09/2024 - 12:09


LONDON MARKET OPEN: European stocks down ahead of eurozone GDP

Stock prices in Europe were in the red on Friday morning, as investors await jobs data from the US after an ADP report on Thursday.

The...

Fri, 06/09/2024 - 08:39


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE heads lower on US jobs data, AstraZeneca

Stocks in London drifted lower by the close on Thursday, as more weak US jobs data tested nerves ahead of Friday’s nonfarm payrolls data.

The FTSE...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 17:04


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks down as investors stay cautious

Stock prices in London were lower at midday ahead of US jobs data, but alongside news that the UK construction sector is recovering from a...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 12:12


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks open lower as investors await US jobless

Stock prices in Europe opened in the red on Thursday morning in a data-heavy week for the US, as investors await US jobless figures.

The FTSE...

Thu, 05/09/2024 - 08:48


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: European stocks lower as US growth worries return

Stocks in London pulled back on Wednesday, as weak US jobs data fuelled worries about an economic slowdown.

The FTSE 100 index closed down 28.86 points,...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 17:01


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 retreats following US sell-off

Stocks in London were lower at midday on Wednesday, despite upbeat domestic data, as heavy falls on Wall Street dented the mood.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 04/09/2024 - 12:19


Pages