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FTSE records biggest drop in three years

The FTSE 100 slumped dramatically on Wednesday as worries over manufacturing slowdowns, Brexit negotiations, more US tariffs and fears about a looming global recession weighed...

Wed, 02/10/2019 - 16:42

FTSE plunges on global recession worries

UK stocks fell to their lowest in over a month on Wednesday as a major manufacturing slowdown in the US left many investors resigned to...

Wed, 02/10/2019 - 12:00

FTSE opens 1.2% lower as weak US data stokes growth fears

UK stocks opened substantially lower on Wednesday following the release of disappointing US manufacturing data that further stoked global growth fears.

At 0852, the benchmark...

Wed, 02/10/2019 - 09:05

Investors spooked by US manufacturing shock

The FTSE 100 was firmly in reverse by the close after the worst reading of the US manufacturing sector since 2009.

The index was...

Tue, 01/10/2019 - 16:37

FTSE falls back with sterling volatile

The FTSE 100 was down 0.2% to 7,391.41 by lunchtime amid ongoing Brexit-inspired sterling volatility and mixed UK manufacturing data.

Housebuilding stocks held up well...

Tue, 01/10/2019 - 12:59

UK stocks track sideways as Ferguson rallies; Greggs falls

UK stocks were flat in early trading on Tuesday amid the release of mixed corporate results, including a higher profit from plumbing group Ferguson but...

Tue, 01/10/2019 - 09:02

UK stocks turn slightly lower at midday

UK stocks were slightly lower on Monday as investors grappled with ongoing Brexit uncertainty and lingering trade tension between the US and China.

UK data...

Mon, 30/09/2019 - 12:03

UK stocks edge higher as Brexit, trade tensions simmer

UK stocks edged only slightly higher on Monday as investors grappled with ongoing Brexit uncertainty and lingering trade tension between the US and China.

At...

Mon, 30/09/2019 - 09:11

FTSE 100 stages end of week rally as Brexit bickering ups pressure on pound

UK stocks closed Friday and the week firmly on the front foot as lingering fears of a no-deal Brexit kept the pound under pressure, assisting...

Fri, 27/09/2019 - 17:31

FTSE 100 firms as Brexit bickering ups pressure on pound, Persimmon leads risers

UK stocks continue their strong start on Friday as lingering fears of a no-deal Brexit kept the pound under pressure, assisting exporters.

The pound slumped...

Fri, 27/09/2019 - 12:23

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