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Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises after ECB keeps rates unchanged

Stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the dollar showing some weakness, after soft US jobs data increased the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting rates.

‘Inflation...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 17:10

Lunchtime market roundup: Equity market sentiment positive before ECB

Shares were trading higher on Thursday, ahead of a European Central Bank decision, while a US inflation reading will also be in focus, less than...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 12:08

Early market roundup: Stocks up before expected ECB rate hold, US data

Equities in London were on the up early Thursday before a eurozone rate decision and US inflation data, with Trainline among the standout performers in...

Thu, 11/09/2025 - 09:04

Late market roundup: Stocks close down, geopolitics pressures airlines

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday, hampered by weakness in airline stocks due to geopolitical shocks, and in retailers following a poorly-received trading update...

Wed, 10/09/2025 - 17:13

Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks up on Fed hope, Oracle ‘blockbuster’

Shares in London were largely higher on Wednesday, with expectations of Federal Reserve cuts continuing to support equities.

Well-received earnings from Oracle overnight also offered...

Wed, 10/09/2025 - 12:25

Early market roundup: Stocks perk up but Primark owner AB Foods slumps

Stock prices in Europe and Asia were supported by the tantalising prospect of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, shaking off geopolitical worries.

Jobs data revisions...

Wed, 10/09/2025 - 09:10

Late market roundup: Stocks mixed, miners rise on Anglo American deal

The FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday after Anglo American announced a deal to combine with Canada’s Teck Resources, while the price of oil has...

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 17:15

Lunchtime market roundup: Anglo American up on Teck deal; Dunelm down

European stocks were largely higher midday Tuesday, and counterparts in the US are called to open in the green, despite downbeat expectations ahead of US...

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 12:14

Early market roundup: Stocks up despite ‘no shortage of drama’

Stock prices in Europe were higher on Tuesday despite French President Emmanuel Macron losing another prime minister, as investors brace for more US labour market...

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 09:12

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises but underperforms European peers

London stocks closed higher on Monday, with the FTSE 100 supported by rising oil and gold prices, while European stocks outperformed it ahead of a...

Mon, 08/09/2025 - 17:08

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