Daily market update

Markets subdued but volatility up, and Rolls-Royce still biding its time with regards to an equity raise

“Markets continued to tread water ahead of a speech later today from Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director at AJ Bell....

Thu, 27/08/2020 - 10:58

Markets pause ahead of important speech on Thursday from Fed chairman

“Equities saw limited movement on Wednesday as investors took stock of events and paused ahead of a speech on Thursday by Federal Reserve chairman Jerome...

Wed, 26/08/2020 - 09:10

Another strong day for markets and DFS enjoys a sweet spot

“A second strong day on the markets was most welcome news. Driving the latest gains in equities was renewed hope of an amicable trade deal...

Tue, 25/08/2020 - 09:38

Equities soar and Wetherspoon braces for end of consumer spending incentive

“Equities kicked the new week off with a bang thanks to renewed optimism over treating coronavirus. Stocks across Asia and Europe rallied following a decision...

Mon, 24/08/2020 - 11:01

FTSE struggles to lift itself up as the trading week draws to a close

“If there was hope the FTSE 100 could pick itself back up after Thursday’s big stumble then Friday has only brought disappointment as the index...

Fri, 21/08/2020 - 09:53

Frasers holds up thanks to acquisitions and AO still enjoying a sweet spot

“A sea of red greeted investors on Thursday with equities falling across Europe and Asia, mirroring the performance on Wall Street last night. Markets didn’t...

Thu, 20/08/2020 - 11:22

FTSE subdued despite US stocks hitting new records

“Despite another strong finish for US stocks overnight – with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 hitting new record highs – the FTSE 100 was only...

Wed, 19/08/2020 - 10:36

Marks & Spencer saved by strong food sales, and Persimmon is recovering fast

“Shares across most of Europe and Asia fell on Tuesday as investors were troubled by new tensions between the US and China, and several bits...

Tue, 18/08/2020 - 10:53

FTSE flat as markets struggle for direction

“After an early August rally for equities it has been harder going more recently and it feels like we are now in a holding pattern,...

Mon, 17/08/2020 - 11:23

Asian cues put UK stocks on the back foot, airlines grounded on France quarantine announcement

“The FTSE 100 faltered badly on Friday, taking its cue from weak trading in Asia overnight sparked by worse than expected economic data out of...

Fri, 14/08/2020 - 11:00

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