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Early market roundup: FTSE edges down as UK inflation cools

UK stocks edged lower on Wednesday morning as inflation eased more than forecast and Bunzl slumped on a downbeat trading update.

Meanwhile, trade disputes between the...

Wed, 16/04/2025 - 09:05


Late market roundup: London remains green on hopes of US trade deal

London stocks closed in the green for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday, as investors remain hopeful for a potential trade deal with the US...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 17:11


Lunchtime market roundup: Talk of US-UK trade deal lifts sentiment

London equities were higher at midday on Tuesday, lifted in part by suggestions of tariff flexibility for the motor sector.

The US, meanwhile, is ‘certainly working...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 12:04


Early market roundup: B&M up on outlook; De La Rue surges on bid

London stocks opened higher on Tuesday, with UK unemployment holding steady in the latest quarter.

The FTSE 100 index opened up 37.85 points, 0.5%, at 8,172.19....

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 09:06


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises amid hopes for softened US tariffs

London stocks closed in the green on Monday, while the pound rose, in the wake of a partial reprieve to the US tariff chaos of...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 17:06


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks rise as tech tariff relief lifts mood

London stocks were up at midday on Monday as news that US tariffs will exempt smartphones and other electronics lifted tech sentiment globally, despite ongoing...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 11:53


Early market roundup: FTSE lifted on tariff relief for electronics

London stocks opened higher on Monday, buoyed by news that consumer electronics will be exempt from US tariffs, easing investor concerns after last week’s turmoil.

However,...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 09:04


Late market roundup: FTSE ends higher, Europe lags on tariff jitters

London stocks outperformed European peers on Friday as tariff tension lingered and mixed US bank earnings failed to lift broader sentiment.

US stocks were lower, though...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 16:59


Lunchtime market roundup: Europe up as US-China tariff war intensifies

London stocks were mostly in the green at midday on Friday, as China vows to ignore further tariffs from US President Donald Trump.

China has...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 12:09


Early market roundup: European stocks up but tariff tensions remain

London stocks opened in the green on Friday as UK GDP growth exceeded expectations, despite US tariffs continuing to weigh on global markets.

US tariffs...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 09:10


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