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Early market roundup: FTSE 100 underperforms peers before Fed, BoE

London’s blue chip index performed worse than its European peers at the start of a week filled with interest rate decisions and key economic data....

Mon, 15/09/2025 - 09:09

Late market roundup: Stocks mixed as subdued data weighs on sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed lower on Friday, with earlier growth stalling after news of lower US consumer sentiment and a tepid UK GDP reading.

The FTSE...

Fri, 12/09/2025 - 17:09

Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers; Nvidia to invest in UK

London’s blue chip index beat its European peers at Friday midday ahead of the US Michigan consumer sentiment index, while sterling, the euro and the...

Fri, 12/09/2025 - 12:09

Early market roundup: Stocks mixed but pound falls after tepid UK data

Stock prices in Europe opened largely higher on Friday, while sterling faded after numbers showed the UK economy registered no growth in July.

Stocks have...

Fri, 12/09/2025 - 09:12

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

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