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Lunchtime market roundup: UK stocks up ahead of US unemployment, trade

Stocks were higher in London at Thursday midday, after data showed the UK service sector grew at the fastest pace for 10 months in June,...

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 12:08


Early market roundup: Stocks up ahead of UK composite PMI

Blue chip stocks in Europe were higher on Thursday morning, as China warned against trade deals that ‘hurt third parties’ following a US-Vietnam agreement.

The FTSE...

Thu, 03/07/2025 - 09:13


Late market roundup: UK assets slump on political uncertainty

UK stocks, the pound and gilts all fell on Wednesday as political doubts surrounding the chancellor unnerved investors, adding to concerns over the fiscal outlook.

The...

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 17:06


Lunchtime market roundup: UK stocks mixed ahead of US payroll data

UK stocks were mixed at Wednesday midday, after the UK government announced a delay to the implementation of new rights for workers until 2027, while...

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 12:06


Early market roundup: Stocks up; ‘consequences’ for welfare climbdown

Stocks in Europe were mostly higher on Wednesday morning, as a UK Cabinet minister warned of financial consequences following UK Prime Minister Starmer’s last-minute climbdown...

Wed, 02/07/2025 - 09:02


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up; Trump suggests new Japan tariff rate

London’s blue chip index closed out Tuesday in positive territory as Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey indicated rates will continue on their downward trajectory,...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 17:19


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks down as UK manufacturing as expected

Stocks in Europe were mostly lower at Tuesday midday as large-scale industrial properties in England are expected to face a new business rates levy next...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 12:11


Early market roundup: London stocks up ahead of UK manufacturing PMI

London stocks opened higher on Tuesday, as new data showed the annual rate of UK house price growth slowed in June, as investors await UK...

Tue, 01/07/2025 - 09:06


Late market roundup: Caution in Europe lingers ahead of key US data

Stocks in London ended lower on Monday, with housebuilders among the worst performers despite stronger mortgage approval data, as investors turned cautious ahead of a...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 17:06


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks mixed as China maintains steel duties

Stocks were mixed at midday Monday, after China announced it will maintain duties on some steel products from the UK, EU and other places, ahead...

Mon, 30/06/2025 - 12:09


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