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Late market roundup: FTSE 100 red ahead of likely rate cut next week

The FTSE 100 ended its winning streak on Friday, as investors digested China trade developments and looked ahead to a likely interest rate cut from...

Fri, 31/10/2025 - 17:22


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE winning run in peril as WPP dips again

The FTSE 100’s nine-day winning streak was under threat around midday on Friday, after a weak showing on Wall Street, as WPP fell further after...

Fri, 31/10/2025 - 12:29


Early market roundup: Stocks lower ahead of eurozone CPI

Blue chip stock indices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were lower on Friday morning, as monthly UK house price growth slowed in October, albeit annual...

Fri, 31/10/2025 - 09:31


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 gains more ground but WPP plummets

London’s blue chip index continued forging ahead on Thursday, but with WPP dragging on its upside following what its chief executive called an ‘unacceptable’ performance....

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 17:19


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 retreats as WPP’s woes continue

London’s FTSE 100 stood lower around midday on Thursday, retreating from recent record levels, while shares in WPP sank after the advertising firm cuts its...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 12:17


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 lower as Fed cautious on December cut

London’s blue chip index underperformed against its European peers on Thursday morning, after the US Federal Reserve lowered expectations for a further rate reduction in...

Thu, 30/10/2025 - 09:23


Late market roundup: Shares mixed as Fed cut likely; Trump, Xi to meet

The FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday ahead of a likely quarter-point interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve.

‘Risk appetite remained firm heading into...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 17:18


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 shines before Fed and tech earnings

Stock prices in London outperformed European peers, supported by well-received earnings, while shares in New York are set to open in the green before the...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 12:17


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 at new high, boosted by Glencore

London’s blue chip index reached a new record intra-day high on Wednesday morning, beating its peers in Paris and Frankfurt, as Glencore, GSK and Next...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:08


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 hits record high ahead of Fed decision

The FTSE 100 closed at a record high on Tuesday, as investors await earnings from several ’Magnificent 7’ firms and interest rate decisions in the...

Tue, 28/10/2025 - 17:08


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