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FTSE falls on Fed rates outlook, Next upgrades guidance again

The FTSE 100 slipped lower on Thursday following the Federal Reserve's announcement last night that it was likely to keep interest rates near zero for...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 11:51

FTSE slips 1% on Fed rates outlook

The FTSE 100 was nearly 1% lower this morning following the Federal Reserve's announcement last night that it was likely to keep interest rates near...

Thu, 17/09/2020 - 08:43

FTSE closes lower as investors await Fed guidance

UK stocks erased their early gains to close lower on Wednesday as investors awaited an update from the Fed due later in the day regarding...

Wed, 16/09/2020 - 17:05

Stocks drift despite strong Hut Group IPO and M&A activity

UK stocks erased their early gains to trade marginally lower on Wednesday as investors awaited an update from the Fed due later in the day...

Wed, 16/09/2020 - 12:05

UK stocks open flat as investors await Fed update

UK stocks tracked sideways in early trading on Wednesday as investors awaited an update from the Fed about the outlook for the US economy.

At...

Wed, 16/09/2020 - 08:30

FTSE opens higher on positive UK employment, China production data

UK stocks opened higher on Tuesday following the release of better-than-expected local unemployment figures, which added to positive Chinese industrial output data.

At 0827, the...

Tue, 15/09/2020 - 08:42

UK Stocks end Monday slightly lower

UK stocks closed slightly lower on Monday, despite positive Covid-19 vaccine news over the weekend from AstraZeneca and Pfizer.

At 16:30, the benchmark FTSE 100...

Mon, 14/09/2020 - 16:41

UK stocks drift lower Monday lunchtime, G4S receives all cash offer

UK stocks drifted lower during the morning session on Monday, despite positive Covid-19 vaccine news over the weekend from AstraZeneca and Pfizer.

At 12:00, the...

Mon, 14/09/2020 - 12:05

UK stocks open 0.6% higher on positive vaccine news

UK stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive Covid-19 vaccine news over the weekend from AstraZeneca and Pfizer. At 0830, the benchmark FTSE 100...

Mon, 14/09/2020 - 08:42

FTSE extends gains into close

UK stocks extended gains on Friday afternoon to close 0.7% higher at to 6,043 points after figures showed the UK economy was continuing to recover...

Fri, 11/09/2020 - 16:36

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