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Lunchtime market roundup: London stocks green ahead of US PCE data

Stocks in London continued to outperform their European peers at midday Friday, with better-than-expected UK retail sales in February providing some good news, ahead...

Fri, 28/03/2025 - 11:55


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats European peers after ONS data

London’s blue chip index outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Friday morning, as the UK’s estimated gross domestic product for 2024 was revised...

Fri, 28/03/2025 - 09:03


Late market roundup: Stocks pushed down by hit from US car tariffs

European stocks closed in the red on Thursday as Donald Trump’s auto tariff announcement stoked fears for carmakers around the world.

The FTSE 100 index closed...

Thu, 27/03/2025 - 16:59


Lunchtime market roundup: European shares red ahead of slew of US data

Stocks in Europe largely traded lower at Thursday midday, as investors await crucial key indicator data from the US, including quarterly personal consumption expenditures, GDP,...

Thu, 27/03/2025 - 12:08


Early market roundup: Stocks red; Frankfurt hit hard by US car tariffs

Stocks in London and Paris opened in the red on Thursday, but not as red as Frankfurt stocks, after US President Donald Trump announced new...

Thu, 27/03/2025 - 09:23


Late market roundup: Stocks higher as Chancellor sets out savings

London stocks closed in the green on Wednesday as the UK Treasury watchdog halved its growth forecast and Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to cuts to...

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 16:58


Lunchtime market roundup: UK stocks up in pre-spring statement trading

Stocks in London continued to comfortably outperform their counterparts in Paris and Frankfurt at midday Wednesday, as UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to unveil...

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 11:55


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms peers as UK inflation slows

London’s blue chip index performed better than its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning, as consumer price index inflation slowed more than anticipated...

Wed, 26/03/2025 - 09:06


Late market roundup: Stocks boosted by US ahead of inflation figures

Stocks in London closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by stronger American markets while higher metal prices pushed up Anglo American and Antofagsta.

The FTSE 100 index...

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 17:03


Lunchtime market roundup: Stocks higher; Segro up amid JV news

European stocks traded higher at midday Tuesday, with FTSE 250-listed construction firm Morgan Sindall among the winners as it noted an acceleration in trading momentum....

Tue, 25/03/2025 - 11:59


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