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Late market roundup: London underperforms Europe amid US tariff delay

London stocks closed lower on Monday, as the US tariff deadline was pushed back and President Donald Trump threatened potentially higher rates to those who...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 17:25


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher on easing of tariff nerves

Stock prices in Europe were up on Monday afternoon, after US President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of tariffs by over three weeks, soothing some...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:22


Early market roundup: Shell down on weak outlook, Brent price decline

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Monday morning, amid a double whammy for oil majors as Opec+ states on the weekend announced they will...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 09:10


Late market roundup: Shares down on tariff worry before Trump deadline

London’s FTSE 100 closed broadly unchanged on Friday, as tariff uncertainty and a cautious mood after a turbulent week in Westminster kept investors on edge.

The...

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 17:07


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE dips on China tariffs, US trade jitters

London stocks fell at midday Friday, as China imposed tariffs on EU brandy and investors awaited potential US tariff announcements, adding to trade tension during...

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 12:04


Early market roundup: European stocks down ahead of eurozone PPI

Stocks in Europe were mostly lower on Friday morning, after US President Donald Trump won approval for his controversial ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ ahead of...

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 09:11


Late market roundup: Bond yields ease as Reeves calms market nerves

Stocks in London ended higher on Thursday as easing bond yields and support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves reassured investors, while upbeat UK services data added...

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: UK stocks up ahead of US unemployment, trade

Stocks were higher in London at Thursday midday, after data showed the UK service sector grew at the fastest pace for 10 months in June,...

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 12:08


Early market roundup: Stocks up ahead of UK composite PMI

Blue chip stocks in Europe were higher on Thursday morning, as China warned against trade deals that ‘hurt third parties’ following a US-Vietnam agreement.

The FTSE...

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 09:13


Late market roundup: UK assets slump on political uncertainty

UK stocks, the pound and gilts all fell on Wednesday as political doubts surrounding the chancellor unnerved investors, adding to concerns over the fiscal outlook.

The...

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 17:06


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