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LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks and dollar climb ahead of US jobs data

Stocks in Europe were on the up heading into Thursday afternoon, as morning caution in equities made way to solid gains, though a poor reading...

Thu, 06/04/2023 - 12:10

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Tepid trade amid geopolitical flashpoint, US jobs

The FTSE 100 outperformed European peers during uninspiring trade early Thursday, amid geopolitical concerns and caution ahead of a US labour market reading.

China issued...

Thu, 06/04/2023 - 08:51

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks largely lower while FTSE 100 ends in green

A risk-off mood prevailed in London on Wednesday as stocks generally closed lower, while the FTSE 100 outperformed on a good day for pharmaceutical and...

Wed, 05/04/2023 - 17:06

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 defies market caution ahead of US jobs

Robust oil and gold prices and the safe haven appeal of utility stocks supported the FTSE 100, though peers in Europe struggled as investors nervously...

Wed, 05/04/2023 - 12:17

LONDON MARKET OPEN: FTSE 100 outperforms in tepid early European trade

Shares in Europe opened mixed on Wednesday, though the FTSE 100 outperformed, as focus turns to a slew of readings of the services economy.

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Wed, 05/04/2023 - 09:11

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Pound at highest level since June; stocks lower

Sterling traded at a nine-month high on Tuesday, while stocks in London closed in the red amid market caution around the recent banking instability in...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 17:12

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: M&A action, cooler eurozone PPI support stocks

The FTSE 100 in London was up shortly after midday on Tuesday, with news of annual eurozone factory gate price growth cooling boosting European shares....

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 12:12

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Shares firm as Australia pauses rate hikes

Share were mostly higher in London early Tuesday, as the market came to terms with the oil production cut by Opec+ and a major central...

Tue, 04/04/2023 - 09:29

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Oil stocks star performers after OPEC+ cut

The FTSE 100 finished in the green on Monday as oil prices surged after an unexpected production cut from the OPEC+ over the weekend, which...

Mon, 03/04/2023 - 17:16

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Surprise Opec+ production cut lifts oil stocks

A rise in oil prices was supporting the FTSE 100 index at midday on Monday, but a survey showing the UK manufacturing sector continues to...

Mon, 03/04/2023 - 12:21

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