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Downbeat end to the week for markets as inflation worries persist

There was no sign of any end to the market's concern about inflation as the FTSE 100 closed down materially on Friday though it regained...

Fri, 19/03/2021 - 16:33

Sceptre of inflation continues to dog markets as FTSE slumps 1%

The FTSE 100 was sharply lower on Friday amid a global sell-off which suggested central bank attempts to calm fears over inflation this week were...

Fri, 19/03/2021 - 12:08

FTSE falters on record borrowing; JD Wetherspoon withers

The latest borrowing figures weighed on UK markets which opened lower as the Office for National Statistics reported the highest February borrowing since monthly records...

Fri, 19/03/2021 - 09:08

FTSE 100 gains momentum as BoE gives dovish signal on rates

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.3% at 6,779.68 as the Bank of England provided a reassuring message on interest rates as it kept them on...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 16:41

FTSE modestly lower as BoE keeps rates on hold

The FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 6,753.54 just after midday as the Bank of England, like the US Federal Reserve overnight, decided to keep...

Thu, 18/03/2021 - 12:08

FTSE 100 closes lower with Fed meeting and inflation in focus

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.6% to 6,762.67 as bond market jitters returned ahead of a key meeting of the US Federal Reserve. By 4.30pm...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 16:37

FTSE 100 loses ground ahead of Fed meeting

The FTSE 100 slumped by lunchtime ahead of the US Federal Reserve meeting later and as Germany downgraded growth forecasts. At midday the index was...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 12:11

UK stocks edge lower as investors await Fed update

UK stocks opened modestly lower on Wednesday as investors braced for a crucial announcement by the US Federal Reserve later in the day about the...

Wed, 17/03/2021 - 08:25

FTSE 100 higher after European backing for Astra vaccine

The FTSE 100 enjoyed a positive day on Tuesday to finish just above 6,800 up 0.8% by the close.

News that European Medicines Energy...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 16:36

FTSE 100 back above 6,800 on stimulus hopes and weak pound

The FTSE 100 was back above 6,800 by Tuesday lunchtime as sterling weakness and US stimulus optimism helped lift the index. At midday the index...

Tue, 16/03/2021 - 12:08

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