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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up while Reeves hints at tax rises

Stocks were higher in Europe at Monday midday despite woes about a possible US government shutdown, while UK mortgage approvals in August declined a bit...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 12:20


Early market roundup: Stocks rise ahead of UK mortgage approvals data

Stocks in Europe were generally higher on Monday morning, with GSK the top performer on the FTSE 100 as the pharma firm announced a new...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 09:09


Late market roundup: US inflation data boosts European stocks

European stocks closed higher on Friday after the on-year US core personal consumption expenditures price index for August matched the pace of growth in July,...

Fri, 26/09/2025 - 17:20


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed ahead of key US PCE data print

Stocks in London were mixed at midday on Friday after US President Donald Trump announced new levies on pharmaceuticals, ahead of US personal consumption expenditures...

Fri, 26/09/2025 - 12:16


Early market roundup: London stocks edge up after US GDP beat

London stocks opened in the green on Friday, with investors weighing stronger-than-expected US economic growth and looming tariff plans from Washington, while digital ID reforms...

Fri, 26/09/2025 - 09:01


Late market roundup: Stocks close lower as UK bond yields firm

Stocks in London closed mostly lower on Thursday amid a weaker sterling after figures showed the US economy grew at a stronger than expected pace...

Thu, 25/09/2025 - 17:18


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks lower but miners up on copper boost

Another share price for mining shares was unable to lift the FTSE 100 into the green on Thursday afternoon, with London’s blue-chip index following European...

Thu, 25/09/2025 - 12:18


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes higher, boosted by miners

London’s blue chip index closed higher on Wednesday, after Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey suggested more rate cuts are ahead, while mining stocks performed...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 17:16


Lunchtime market roundup: London muted as Fed clouds rate outlook

London stocks were mixed at midday on Wednesday, with investors cautious after the Federal Reserve struck a measured tone on interest rates.

The FTSE 100 index...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 12:08


Early market roundup: London slips as investors seek defence boost

London stocks opened mostly lower on Wednesday, though defence firms rose after Donald Trump struck a more optimistic tone on Ukraine at the UN.

The FTSE...

Wed, 24/09/2025 - 09:21


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