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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher as pound climbs

The FTSE 100 closed in the green on Tuesday, despite a fall in mining firms after the price of gold retreated slightly.

‘Gold prices remain elevated,...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 17:04


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as banks shine

London’s blue chip index beat its peers in Paris and Frankfurt at Tuesday midday as London-listed financial firms performed well, with Asia-focused stocks shining while...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 12:13


Early market roundup: Financials stocks rise as gold and sterling down

Blue chip stocks in London, Paris and Frankfurt were up a notch on Tuesday morning as financials stocks led gains; meanwhile the prices of gold...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 09:24


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as precious metals reach records

Stocks closed higher and the pound climbed on Monday, with miners helping to nudge the FTSE 100 up thanks to increased gold and silver prices.

The...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as sterling, gold shine

London’s blue chip index at Monday midday outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt as sterling surged to its strongest level since September against the...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:16


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 falls but miners rise as gold price up

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Monday as miners were boosted by a rising gold price, however the FTSE 100 traded a notch lower...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 09:31


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 flat as gold nears $5,000

London stocks finished a volatile week little changed on Friday, as stronger UK retail sales and consumer confidence offset lingering geopolitical unease from the Davos...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 up as UK private sector outperforms

Stock prices in London were mostly higher at Friday midday as flash data showed the UK’s private sector performed better than expected in January, ahead...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 12:18


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 up, UK retail sales outperform; gold up

London’s blue chip index beat its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning just before flash UK composite PMI data, after Office for National...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 09:20


Late market roundup: Shares up as tariff fears fade on Greenland deal

London stocks edged higher on Thursday after US President Donald Trump signalled a thaw in Greenland tensions and stepped back from tariff threats, though gains...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:07


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