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FTSE falls 0.5% as inflation jumps

UK stocks fell in early trading on Wednesday after higher inflation data, both at home and in the US, stoked concerns about rising interest rates....

Wed, 14/07/2021 - 08:32

FTSE flat as US inflation accelerates in June

The FTSE 100 struggled for direction as inflation levels continued to accelerate in the US, trading down just barely at 7,124.72.

By 4.30pm UK time...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 16:36

FTSE 100 flat by midday as banks' dividend rally loses steam

The FTSE 100 was broadly flat by midday at 7.128.43 as initial momentum in the UK banking sector, as regulators gave a green light for...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 11:57

UK stocks open 0.3% higher following positive Chinese export data

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday after Asian bourses were boosted by positive Chinese export data.

At 0817, the benchmark FTSE 100 index was up...

Tue, 13/07/2021 - 08:24

FTSE down 0.7% as Covid concerns mount

The stock market matched the mood of many UK football fans on Monday, with the FTSE 100 sinking 0.7% to 7,071.35 by midday as rising...

Mon, 12/07/2021 - 12:03

FTSE open 0.5% lower as infection rates temper recovery hopes

UK stocks opened lower on Monday as jitters about rising Covid-19 infections at home and elsewhere temper recovery hopes.

At 0825, the benchmark FTSE 100...

Mon, 12/07/2021 - 08:42

FTSE closes up more than 1% as US stocks rebound

The FTSE 100 closed Friday up more than 1% as the US S&P 500 was ahead 0.9% at 4,361.24 by 4.30pm UK time.

Inhaled medicines...

Fri, 09/07/2021 - 16:36

FTSE in recovery mode as sluggish UK growth hits sterling

The FTSE 100 was up 0.6% to 7,072.58 by midday on Friday, repairing some of the damage from the big Covid and inflation linked sell-off...

Fri, 09/07/2021 - 12:02

FTSE 100 highs quickly ease, as inflation concerns continue to mount; Wise makes solid market start

The FTSE 100 opened well on Friday morning at 7053.17 and reached 7068.45 before plummeting to 7049.86 as of 8:30am.

Concerns over inflation and...

Fri, 09/07/2021 - 09:00

FTSE slumps 1.7% as Covid and inflation fears build

The FTSE 100 remained in the doldrums on Thursday afternoon amid mounting fears over Covid and inflation risks.

By the close the FTSE 100...

Thu, 08/07/2021 - 16:47

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