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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 treads water with eyes on US data

Stocks in Europe were mixed on Tuesday afternoon, with gold remaining near its record high as a weaker dollar and tensions between the US and...

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 12:16


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 edges up as gold continues to shine

European equities opened in a muted fashion on Tuesday, with modest gains in London and Frankfurt, while Paris remained flat ahead of this afternoon’s US...

Tue, 23/12/2025 - 09:11


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 red amid downbeat UK business forecast

London stocks closed mixed on Monday, while gold and oil both rose as geopolitical tensions heightened, especially concerning Venezuela.

‘European markets have entered the final full...

Mon, 22/12/2025 - 17:10


Lunchtime market roundup: Gold up but equities cool in festive week

London’s blue chip index remained lower at midday on Monday, as equities in Europe made a cautious start to the Christmas-shortened week.

The FTSE 100...

Mon, 22/12/2025 - 12:05


Early market roundup: Gold gleams but London’s FTSE 100 lower

London’s blue chip index kicked off the festive week lower, but gold miners were boosted as the precious metal reached a new record high.

The...

Mon, 22/12/2025 - 09:10


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 gains as sterling gives ground

London’s blue chip index ended Friday higher, as the dust settled on the Bank of England’s rate cut and a softer-than-expected US inflation print.

The...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 17:15


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed, UK housebuilders lose momentum

Stock prices in London were mixed on Friday afternoon as shares in housebuilders fell after the Bank of England on Thursday announced an interest rate...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 12:18


Early market roundup: Stocks move little after BoJ ups interest rates

Stock prices in Europe barely budged on Friday morning as investors took stock after a trio of central bank decisions, with the most recent being...

Fri, 19/12/2025 - 09:02


Late market roundup: Stocks, sterling rise as BoE trims rates

London’s blue chip index ended Thursday higher, after the UK’s central bank narrowly voted to cut rates by 25 basis points.

In a split vote,...

Thu, 18/12/2025 - 17:26


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 treads water after BoE cut

Stocks in London were fractionally higher on Thursday afternoon after the Bank of England announced a 25 basis point interest rate cut, as expected, with...

Thu, 18/12/2025 - 12:17


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