Markets today

FTSE 100 climbs again boosted by hopes of US stimulus package

The FTSE 100 rose this morning despite the chaos in Washington after Trump supporters stormed Capitol Hill yesterday.

At 0845 GMT the benchmark index was...

Thu, 07/01/2021 - 10:16

Sterling weakness helps FTSE 100 to soar

A fall in sterling amid concern about the Covid situation in the UK, hopes for super-charged stimulus across the Atlantic and rising oil prices as...

Wed, 06/01/2021 - 16:38

FTSE 100 accelerates by midday amid 'blue sweep' projections

Hopes that a Democrat 'trifecta' of control of the White House, Senate and House of Representatives will lead to a more generous US stimulus package...

Wed, 06/01/2021 - 12:00

FTSE 100 continues strong momentum with fresh gains amid US senate results

The FTSE 100 made moderate gains this morning, continuing its strong start to 2021 as the UK undertakes its massive Covid-19 vaccine rollout.

Markets...

Wed, 06/01/2021 - 09:00

FTSE back in the black by the close, as US indices move higher

On an up and down day the FTSE 100 closed out 0.6% higher at 6,612.25, despite the UK heading back into lockdown, with the index...

Tue, 05/01/2021 - 16:36

FTSE surrenders earlier gains by lunchtime as concern builds over lockdown

FTSE surrenders earlier gains by lunchtime as concern builds over lockdown

The FTSE 100 was treading water by midday, surrendering earlier gains to trade broadly...

Tue, 05/01/2021 - 12:13

Retail and oil shares push FTSE 100 higher despite imminent lockdown

The FTSE 100 was boosted this morning by an increase in retail and oil shares, despite England facing a third national lockdown.

UK retailer Next's...

Tue, 05/01/2021 - 09:22

Lockdown fears temper FTSE gains

The FTSE 100 lost some of its earlier gains as optimism over the roll-out of a new vaccine was tempered by fears over new Covid...

Mon, 04/01/2021 - 16:40

FTSE 100 starts 2021 with a bang, rising nearly 3% by midday

The FTSE 100 surged 2.8% to 6,641.11 by Monday lunchtime as investors reacted to positive news on vaccines and M&A news in the gambling sector....

Mon, 04/01/2021 - 12:00

FTSE opens new trading year higher as AstraZeneca vaccine rollout begins

UK stocks opened higher Monday on the first day of trading for 2021, as the AstraZeneca and Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine was rolled out across...

Mon, 04/01/2021 - 08:43

Pages