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Sterling gain pushes FTSE down ahead of Fed decision

The FTSE 100 tumbled back below the 7,600 mark on Wednesday, weighed down by the financial sector and a rebound in the pound.

Sterling gained...

Wed, 31/07/2019 - 16:46


Markets retreat after Trump Twitter outburst

Renewed criticism of China by US President Donald Trump weighed on global equities as investors reduced hopes about a positive resolution to trade talks.

Following...

Wed, 31/07/2019 - 12:04


UK stocks follow US, Asia markets lower

UK stocks are falling on Wednesday amid overnight pressure from the US and Asia and ahead of the US Federal Reserve' monthly interest rate decision...

Wed, 31/07/2019 - 09:34


FTSE lifted by oil stocks and pound weakness

The FTSE continued yesterday's rally after getting a boost from oil and gas giant BP and continued weakness in the pound.

Strong quarterly results from...

Tue, 30/07/2019 - 11:54


UK stocks continue gains as sterling drops

UK stocks have opened higher after getting a boost from oil and gas giant BP and continued weakness in the pound.

Strong quarterly results from...

Tue, 30/07/2019 - 09:05


FTSE at year high on no-deal rhetoric and mega-mergers

The FTSE 100 has closed at a new high this year buoyed by the possibility of mega-mergers, as well as the pound hitting a two-year...

Mon, 29/07/2019 - 16:39


FTSE flies on mega-mergers

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index has soared this morning following a spate of corporate action, as well as a drop in sterling on no-deal...

Mon, 29/07/2019 - 11:59


FTSE 100 lifted as London Stock Exchange and Just Eat confirm separate mega-mergers

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 index rallied in early trade on Monday as investor excitement swirled around potential huge mergers involving the London Stock Exchange...

Mon, 29/07/2019 - 09:31


FTSE ends higher thanks to Vodafone and sterling

The FTSE 100 closed significantly higher on Friday as the benchmark index made the most of sterling's fall and was also helped by a surge...

Fri, 26/07/2019 - 16:41


FTSE bounces higher after Vodafone surge

UK stocks have bounced in mid-morning trading after shares in Vodafone saw their biggest one-day rise in six years.

At 12:00, the benchmark FTSE 100...

Fri, 26/07/2019 - 13:57


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