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LONDON MARKET OPEN: Markets brace for fast-paced US Fed tightening

London stocks opened Thursday's session a touch lower following hawkish minutes from the US Federal Reserve, signalling some hefty 50 basis point interest rate hikes...

Thu, 07/04/2022 - 09:12

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks rocked by worries over US monetary policy

European stocks sank on Wednesday as the US Federal Reserve sparked caution and unsettled sentiment as it signalled a tightening of monetary policy.

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Wed, 06/04/2022 - 17:20

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Russia sanctions and Fed minutes jitters weigh

Investors were in risk-off mode ahead of US Federal Reserve meeting minutes to be released later on Wednesday, with markets spooked by some hawkish comments...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 12:24

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Traders await latest Russia sanctions, Fed minutes

London stocks drifted lower early Wednesday with markets awaiting fresh Western sanctions on Russia and US central bank meeting minutes.

Ahead of the minutes, Federal...

Wed, 06/04/2022 - 09:23

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Energy stocks lift FTSE 100 above European peers

As the European Union eyed tougher sanctions on Russia that could damage its energy flows and worsen inflation, the FTSE 100 was boosted by strong...

Tue, 05/04/2022 - 17:33

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Caution as West prepares fresh Russia sanctions

London stocks slipped on Tuesday as investors nervously awaited a fresh wave of Western sanctions on Russia, this time potentially targeting the major energy producer's...

Tue, 05/04/2022 - 12:20

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Mood cautious as West vows fresh Russia sanctions

London stocks failed to build on the momentum seen in New York and Asia overnight, edging down in early trade on Tuesday as investors monitor...

Tue, 05/04/2022 - 09:10

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Cautious start as EU eyes tougher sanctions

A fresh week of trading began tentatively in Europe as reports of ‘atrocities’ by Russia in Ukrainian towns led the continent to consider new and...

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 17:25

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Twitter soars after Musk buys $3 billion stake

European stocks were posting modest gains at midday on Monday despite the EU preparing to debate further sanctions on Russia, which could take aim at...

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:24

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks stall as Europe mulls more Russia sanctions

The FTSE 100 outperformed Europe in a cautious start to the week, with investors monitoring the latest developments in Ukraine.

‘We are seeing food prices...

Mon, 04/04/2022 - 09:08

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