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Early market roundup: European stocks up amid ‘calmer’ bond market

London’s FTSE 100 was in the green on Friday morning, with equity market sentiment aided by a more tranquil bond market, while the pound got...

Fri, 23/05/2025 - 09:04


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 down; housebuilders drag after CPI data

London’s key index ended its upwards run this week, heading downwards on Thursday, as market volatility resurfaced around US trade policy and the fiscal...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 17:17


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks down amid bond market worry

Stocks in London were lower heading into Thursday afternoon, with investor sentiment downbeat amid US fiscal worries and underwhelming European data.

The FTSE 100 index...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 12:16


Early market roundup: European stocks down after New York sell-off

European stocks were in the doldrums on Thursday morning, after shares in New York tumbled, unnerved by fiscal concerns in the US.

The FTSE 100...

Thu, 22/05/2025 - 09:07


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up as inflation rate picks up in April

London’s blue chip index continued its upwards trend this week, edging higher on Wednesday, as sterling received a boost from an unexpected increase in CPI,...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 17:21


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 edges lower but pound shines

London’s blue chip index outperformed its European peers at Wednesday midday, but had a tepid morning as sterling rose to its best level in more...

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 12:16


Early market roundup: JD Sports, M&S fall; builders down after data

Stocks in London were largely lower, though the FTSE 100 managed the most of fractional of gains, despite share price pressure on retailers and housebuilders....

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 09:21


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 climbs despite BoE economist caution

London’s key index extended its gains on Tuesday, boosted by earnings and the potential for ring-fencing reform in the banking sector, while Bank of America...

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 17:21


Lunchtime market roundup: European stocks up; Diploma and Greggs shine

London’s FTSE 100 went into the afternoon higher on Tuesday, shaking off some Russia-Ukraine ceasefire doubt and a caution from a Bank of England policymaker...

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 12:07


Early market roundup: European stocks perk up; rate cuts in China

European stocks opened higher on Tuesday after China’s central bank cut two key interest rates to historic lows, and as worries over the US fiscal...

Tue, 20/05/2025 - 08:47


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