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Late market roundup: FTSE climbs as dovish Fed cut boosts sentiment

The FTSE 100 pushed higher on Thursday, buoyed by a softer-than-expected tone from the US Federal Reserve after its latest rate cut, while a brighter...

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 17:07

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up as global oil demand set to rise

Stock prices in London were higher at midday Thursday while the International Energy Agency expects global oil demand to rise more quickly over the next...

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 12:00

Early market roundup: Stocks mixed after US Federal Reserve rate cut

Stock prices in London were mostly lower on Thursday morning after the US Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut; meanwhile gold and Brent oil...

Thu, 11/12/2025 - 09:13

Late market roundup: FTSE edges up as investors brace for Fed call

The FTSE 100 outperformed its European peers on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, with markets expecting a quarter-point cut and...

Wed, 10/12/2025 - 17:17

Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 up as Berkeley rises after results

London’s blue chip index continued to easily outperform its peers in Paris and Frankfurt at Wednesday midday, as the US Federal Reserve decision draws closer.

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Wed, 10/12/2025 - 12:12

Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers; China criticises UK

London’s blue chip index outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning as shares in housebuilder Berkeley Group rose; meanwhile Beijing criticised UK...

Wed, 10/12/2025 - 08:53

Late market roundup: FTSE down as retailers slide and Fed decision due

The FTSE 100 ended Tuesday broadly flat, held back by weakness in retailers as investors stayed cautious ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision.

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Tue, 09/12/2025 - 17:06

Lunchtime market roundup: Europe mixed on eve of US Fed decision

European stocks traded mixed on Tuesday afternoon, with US tech stocks in the limelight after Donald Trump’s agreement to allow the export of advanced chips...

Tue, 09/12/2025 - 12:16

Early market roundup: FTSE 100 rises amid BAT falling; gold, oil down

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Tuesday despite British American Tobacco falling; meanwhile Moonpig on the FTSE 250 climbed as it posted a higher...

Tue, 09/12/2025 - 09:11

Late market roundup: FTSE wary pre-Fed as Hollywood bid battle erupts

London stocks edged lower at the start of the week, with Unilever weighing on the FTSE 100 and traders treading carefully before Wednesday’s Federal Reserve...

Mon, 08/12/2025 - 17:08

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