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Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as sterling, gold shine

London’s blue chip index at Monday midday outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt as sterling surged to its strongest level since September against the...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 12:16


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 falls but miners rise as gold price up

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Monday as miners were boosted by a rising gold price, however the FTSE 100 traded a notch lower...

Mon, 26/01/2026 - 09:31


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 flat as gold nears $5,000

London stocks finished a volatile week little changed on Friday, as stronger UK retail sales and consumer confidence offset lingering geopolitical unease from the Davos...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 up as UK private sector outperforms

Stock prices in London were mostly higher at Friday midday as flash data showed the UK’s private sector performed better than expected in January, ahead...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 12:18


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 up, UK retail sales outperform; gold up

London’s blue chip index beat its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning just before flash UK composite PMI data, after Office for National...

Fri, 23/01/2026 - 09:20


Late market roundup: Shares up as tariff fears fade on Greenland deal

London stocks edged higher on Thursday after US President Donald Trump signalled a thaw in Greenland tensions and stepped back from tariff threats, though gains...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 17:07


Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up ahead of US data

Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were higher at Thursday midday, with shares in Kitwave on London’s AIM jumping after accepting a takeover bid.

Meanwhile,...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 11:57


Early market roundup: Stocks higher after Trump won’t impose tariffs

Stock prices in London opened higher on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said he will no longer impose additional tariffs on European countries; meanwhile...

Thu, 22/01/2026 - 09:01


Late market roundup: Shares edge higher as miners, retailers lift mood

London stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump managed to calm markets over Greenland, with gains among miners and retailers offsetting...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 17:09


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 falls as Trump arrives in Davos

Stock prices in London were mostly lower at Wednesday midday, as investors awaited US President Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Trump...

Wed, 21/01/2026 - 12:26


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