Daily market update

“Just as dark clouds cast a shadow over the UK as a bout of rain brings the recent sunny spell to an end, stock markets...

“There is a definite tailwind behind stocks and market optimism remains high despite various geopolitical tensions in the US and Asia,” says Russ Mould, Investment...

“The FTSE 100 extended Monday’s gains with another 0.4% advance to 6,190. European and Asian markets were also in positive territory as investors focused on...

“The violent protests sweeping the US may have provided some distraction, but the market is relieved that the Trump administration has not responded to China’s...

“What was shaping up as a pretty sweet week for the markets ended on a sour note as the FTSE 100 slumped on Friday morning,”...

“The market mood matched the sunny weather on Thursday with investors determinedly focusing on the positives as the FTSE 100 built on its gains for...

“More people are returning to work, a greater number of shops are preparing to reopen and society has quickly become accustomed to social distancing measures....

“The markets reacted like a coiled spring on Tuesday as the loosening of lockdown conditions in the UK and rest of the world, as well...

“Global markets took a dive after China withdrew its GDP growth target, heightened tensions between the US and the Asian country, and Beijing planning to...