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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stock rise but economic worries haven't gone away

European share prices were rising early Friday in London, as investors looked to end the week on a positive note, though concerns about global 'stagflation'...

Fri, 13/05/2022 - 09:08


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks slip on discouraging GDP data

Stocks in London fell back into the red on Thursday during a volatile week of trading, as news of slowing domestic growth sparked recession fears,...

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 17:19


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Worries about weakening demand hit mining shares

Economic reports showing stubborn inflation in the US and an anaemic economy in the UK were sending London shares and the pound lower on Thursday....

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 12:40


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Pound drops as weak UK economy ties BoE hands

Both the pound and London's FTSE 100 stock index were in full retreat early Thursday, after official figures showed the UK economy grew by less...

Thu, 12/05/2022 - 09:10


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks lifted by slowing of US inflation

European markets on Wednesday recovered some ground lost earlier in the week, following news from across the Atlantic that US annual inflation has slowed in...

Wed, 11/05/2022 - 17:13


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Shares rise ahead of key US inflation report

Stock prices were higher and the dollar slightly lower at midday in London on Wednesday, as market participants await a US inflation reading that could...

Wed, 11/05/2022 - 12:13


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Inflation reports in focus; Compass up 10%

Wednesday is inflation day in markets, with readings from three of the world's biggest economies being watched for clues about future monetary policy.

After reports...

Wed, 11/05/2022 - 09:05


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks try to recover as recession fears loom

European markets made modest gains on Tuesday, attempting to recover the steep losses the day prior when fears of an economic slowdown had spooked investors....

Tue, 10/05/2022 - 17:25


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Mood improves but bear case remains strong

Europe and the UK were leading a rebound in stock prices on Tuesday after a bleak close on Wall Street and mostly negative Asian trading....

Tue, 10/05/2022 - 12:22


LONDON MARKET OPEN: Europe stages rally after Wall Street tumble

Stock markets in Europe were on the rise Tuesday morning, with London trailing slightly amid a lower oil price, as investors ignored declines in the...

Tue, 10/05/2022 - 09:04


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