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Late market roundup: Stocks close higher on trade deal optimism

The FTSE 100 on Thursday closed at a new record high, after a US-Japan deal supported hopes for a trade agreement with Europe and following...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 17:07


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher ahead of ECB rate decision

Stocks in Europe remained higher at Thursday midday, as the European Central Bank is widely expected not to move interest rates, adopting a wait-and-see stance,...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 11:59


Early market roundup: Stocks upbeat as US-EU tariff talks progress

European stocks opened in the green on Thursday, as the UK announced a £6 billion trade deal with India, and after President Donald Trump said...

Thu, 24/07/2025 - 09:05


Late market roundup: European stocks boosted by trade talk optimism

The FTSE 100 closed at a new record on Wednesday, following news of the US and Japan’s trade deal which also boded well for Japanese...

Wed, 23/07/2025 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: US-Japan trade deal boosts European stocks

London’s blue chip index reached a new record high after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan, boosting hopes for an agreement...

Wed, 23/07/2025 - 11:59


Early market roundup: Stocks up but Fresnillo suffers after Q2 update

Stocks were higher in Europe on Wednesday morning after the US and Japan announced the agreement of a trade deal, separately pharma firm Shield Therapeutics...

Wed, 23/07/2025 - 09:08


Late market roundup: Stocks mostly down but FTSE 100 gains new heights

The FTSE 100 peaked at an all-time intra-day high on Tuesday, and closed at another record level, despite UK data showing that government borrowing reached...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 17:16


Lunchtime market roundup: Banks, housebuilders’ stocks fall as debt up

Stocks in Europe were mostly lower at Tuesday midday, as UK government bond yields spiked after official data showed an increase in UK public sector...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 11:58


Early market roundup: Stocks down as US tariff deadline looms for EU

European stocks opened generally lower on Tuesday, but FTSE 100’s Centrica enjoyed a boost as it announced it will buy an equity stake in Sizewell...

Tue, 22/07/2025 - 09:05


Late market roundup: Miners help FTSE 100 close above 9,000 points

London’s blue chip index rose on Monday, boosted by mining stocks, while trade in Europe was more nervy as investors brace for a looming tariff...

Mon, 21/07/2025 - 17:18


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