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Early market roundup: Gold and miners up while UK PM Starmer in China

Stock prices in London were boosted by rising stocks in miners amid a jump in the gold price; meanwhile UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced...

Thu, 29/01/2026 - 09:24


Late market roundup: Stocks mixed ahead of Fed call, oil price climbs

The S&P 500 briefly topped 7,000 for the first time on Wednesday, ahead of the US rate decision and scheduled tech earnings reports, while in...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 17:11


Lunchtime market roundup: European blue chip stocks down; dollar soft

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were lower at midday Wednesday as the dollar remained under pressure while gold rose, a few hours...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 12:17


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as gold and miners sparkle

London’s blue chip index outperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning amid a higher gold price, sending stocks in miners up;...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:19


REPEAT: Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher as pound climbs

The FTSE 100 closed in the green on Tuesday, despite a fall in mining firms after the price of gold retreated slightly.

‘Gold prices remain elevated,...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 17:11


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher as pound climbs

The FTSE 100 closed in the green on Tuesday, despite a fall in mining firms after the price of gold retreated slightly.

‘Gold prices remain elevated,...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as banks shine

London’s blue chip index beat its peers in Paris and Frankfurt at Tuesday midday as London-listed financial firms performed well, with Asia-focused stocks shining while...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 12:13


Early market roundup: Financials stocks rise as gold and sterling down

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were up a notch on Tuesday morning as financials stocks led gains; meanwhile the prices of gold...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:24


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as precious metals reach records

Stocks closed higher and the pound climbed on Monday, with miners helping to nudge the FTSE 100 up thanks to increased gold and silver prices.

The...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as sterling, gold shine

London’s blue chip index at Monday midday outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt as sterling surged to its strongest level since September against the...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:16


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