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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

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes lower amid economic concerns

London’s blue chip index underperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Tuesday, amid fresh concerns about UK inflation and the economy, following OECD...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 17:16

Lunchtime market roundup: UK growth outlook dims; PMI data misses

London stocks were mixed at midday on Tuesday, as fresh warnings over slowing UK growth and weaker-than-expected flash PMI figures added pressure to sentiment.

The FTSE...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 12:02

Early market roundup: Kingfisher shares jump, gold hits new high

London stocks opened higher on Tuesday, lifted by upbeat results from Kingfisher and record-breaking gold prices.

The FTSE 100 index opened up 19.27 points, 0.2%, at...

Tue, 23/09/2025 - 09:21

Late market roundup: Miners boost FTSE 100 as gold sparkles

London’s blue chip index outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Monday, buoyed by mining stocks as gold reached a new all time high....

Mon, 22/09/2025 - 17:14

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