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Late market roundup: FTSE drops as Trump tariffs and inflation weigh

London stocks fell on Wednesday as Trump’s tariff threats hit markets, UK inflation surprised on the upside, and Glencore slumped after weak results and hints...

Wed, 19/02/2025 - 17:03

Midday market roundup: Housebuilders fall as UK inflation hots up

Stocks in Europe traded lower at midday Wednesday, amid a threat from US President Donald Trump to impose 25% tariffs on imported cars, and...

Wed, 19/02/2025 - 12:17

Early market roundup: Travel stocks have wings clipped; HSBC falls

London’s FTSE 100 opened lower on Wednesday, as earnings from a handful of large-caps failed to impress, while the pound remained above $1.26 after a...

Wed, 19/02/2025 - 09:01

Late market roundup: FTSE dips as markets await UK inflation data

London stocks ended Tuesday little changed, as investors digested strong UK wage growth data while looking ahead to key inflation figures that could shape the...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 17:04

Midday market roundup: Stocks mixed as BoE chief warns on weak growth

Stocks in Europe were mixed on Tuesday afternoon, with London’s blue chip index boosted by miners and defence as talks between the US and Russia...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 12:15

Early market roundup: FTSE 100 edges lower; UK pay growth picks up

London’s FTSE 100 traded ever-so-slightly lower early on Tuesday, while the pound rose further above the $1.26 mark, after data showed the UK jobless rate...

Tue, 18/02/2025 - 09:04

Late market roundup: Defence stocks rise as Europe eyes security boost

European stocks climbed on Monday, with defence firms leading gains as leaders gathered in Paris to discuss increased military spending amid calls for greater European...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 17:06

Midday market roundup: FTSE 100 up as European leaders head to Paris

Stocks in Frankfurt and London were boosted by defence stocks at midday Monday, as European leaders prepared for talks in Paris with a focus on...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 12:14

Early market roundup: Solid start for FTSE 100 as BAE Systems surges

THE FTSE 100 opened in the green on Monday despite geopolitical concerns and tariff worries continuing to hang over equities.

The FTSE 100 index rose...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:08

Late market roundup: FTSE 100 red as diplomacy talks start in Munich

London stocks were mixed on Friday, on the back of geopolitical uncertainty as world leaders come together at the Munich Security Conference.

US Vice President JD...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 17:05

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