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Lunchtime market roundup: Shares rise on EU-US trade deal optimism

The FTSE 100 went into Wednesday afternoon higher, but peers in mainland Europe achieved heftier gains, on hope that an EU-US trade pact can be...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 12:10


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 up but Trump ‘hardens up rhetoric’

Blue-chip stock indices in Europe were higher on Wednesday morning, although pharmaceuticals and miners suffered amid the threat of US sector tariffs.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 09:04


Late market roundup: Stocks climb after new tariff deadline unveiled

London stocks closed in the green on Tuesday, after US President Donald Trump’s new tariff deadline eased investors’ jitters, although uncertainty remained on the table.

Trump...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 17:19


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 up as Trump ‘kicks can down road’

The FTSE 100 was on the up on some cautious tariff optimism on Tuesday, though a warning from the Office for Budget Responsibility on UK...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 12:14


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 edges up as investors track tariff news

European stocks were mixed on Tuesday morning, while Asian shares rose as US President Donald Trump suggested another delay to planned tariffs on several nations...

Tue, 08/07/2025 - 08:58


Late market roundup: London underperforms Europe amid US tariff delay

London stocks closed lower on Monday, as the US tariff deadline was pushed back and President Donald Trump threatened potentially higher rates to those who...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 17:25


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher on easing of tariff nerves

Stock prices in Europe were up on Monday afternoon, after US President Donald Trump delayed the implementation of tariffs by over three weeks, soothing some...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 12:22


Early market roundup: Shell down on weak outlook, Brent price decline

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Monday morning, amid a double whammy for oil majors as Opec+ states on the weekend announced they will...

Mon, 07/07/2025 - 09:10


Late market roundup: Shares down on tariff worry before Trump deadline

London’s FTSE 100 closed broadly unchanged on Friday, as tariff uncertainty and a cautious mood after a turbulent week in Westminster kept investors on edge.

The...

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 17:07


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE dips on China tariffs, US trade jitters

London stocks fell at midday Friday, as China imposed tariffs on EU brandy and investors awaited potential US tariff announcements, adding to trade tension during...

Fri, 04/07/2025 - 12:04


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