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Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks green amid Trump-Powell tensions

Stock prices in Europe were higher and New York stocks were called to open in the green, amid reports that US President Donald Trump wants...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 12:03


Early market roundup: Stocks higher as tensions ease; Moonpig falls

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Thursday morning as US President Donald Trump seemed to aim for further de-escalation in the Middle East, while...

Thu, 26/06/2025 - 08:52


Late market roundup: FTSE ends lower after early gains fade

Stocks in London closed lower on Wednesday, giving up earlier gains, though defence shares rose after NATO members pledged to boost military spending.

The FTSE 100...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 17:05


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks fall as investors await Powell

Stocks in Europe were in the red at Wednesday midday, with risk sentiment turning somewhat cautious despite the Israel-Iran ceasefire, before Federal Reserve Chair Jerome...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 12:08


Early market roundup: Stocks green as ceasefire lasts; Babcock shines

Stock prices in Europe followed New York and Asian stocks higher on Wednesday morning, on an Israel-Iran ceasefire, while Babcock was the star performer on...

Wed, 25/06/2025 - 08:54


Late market roundup: Airlines rally, but oil stocks drag on FTSE 100

Stocks in London ended flat on Tuesday as strength in travel shares offset weakness in oil majors and gold miners, with markets reacting to a...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 17:02


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks rise but ceasefire in doubt

European stocks were in the green at Tuesday midday, as hopes of an easing of Middle East tensions lifted travel shares, hurt oil majors and...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 12:14


Early market roundup: Ceasefire boosts stocks but hits oil, dollar

European stocks opened higher on Tuesday, but a fall in oil and defence firms kept a lid on the FTSE 100’s advance, after Israel confirmed...

Tue, 24/06/2025 - 09:03


Late market roundup: Caution lingers as all eyes on Iran response

Stocks in London slipped on Monday as investors awaited Tehran’s response to US air strikes, while UK PMI data and comments from US Federal...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 flat as eyes on Strait of Hormuz

London’s FTSE 100 tread water on Monday afternoon, outperforming European peers, though losses for equities were contained as focus is on a key chokepoint and...

Mon, 23/06/2025 - 12:15


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