Daily market update

Markets continue to rally on US stimulus and SSP goes cap in hand to investors

“After the big surge yesterday there was a steadier feel to this morning’s rally for the FTSE 100 and other European markets. That may be...

Wed, 25/03/2020 - 10:22

Shares rally across UK, Europe and Asia, and Redrow joins list of companies not paying dividends

“Stock markets have bounced back after a series of measures and new data on coronavirus cases gave investors more confidence that the crisis can be...

Tue, 24/03/2020 - 10:18

Markets still falling, no dividend cut (yet?) for Shell, and ITV hit by more setbacks

“We really are in the thick of a global crisis and markets are showing little sign of optimism as the new trading week gets underway,”...

Mon, 23/03/2020 - 09:48

FTSE shows signs of life and dividend suspension becomes the big story on the markets

“It is very early days and there are almost certain to be further twists and turns to come in the coronavirus crisis and its impact...

Fri, 20/03/2020 - 10:59

Bank of England base rate cut

"The Bank of England has cut its base rate to 0.1%. Once again we’re seeing central bankers using the playbook from the last financial crisis",...

Thu, 19/03/2020 - 16:22

Next reveals stress test results, and Burberry reopens shops in China

“Any movement less than 2% is now considered to be a calm day for markets and that’s exactly what we are seeing on Thursday. The...

Thu, 19/03/2020 - 11:35

FTSE 100 hangs on above 5,000, Morrisons earns its stripes, and Restaurant Group anticipates major sales slump

“Despite the significant stimulus measures being announced across the globe, markets are failing to build on yesterday’s rally in the US with Asian stocks falling...

Wed, 18/03/2020 - 10:47

Markets attempt to put on a brave face, and a dividend suspension trend could be emerging

“As the UK becomes the latest country to announce stringent self-isolation measures to suppress the coronavirus, markets are attempting to put on a brave face...

Tue, 17/03/2020 - 10:00

Markets shrug off central bank efforts and airlines face widespread grounding

Federal Reserve

“Cutting rates to zero and unleashing another wave of QE may seem like a shock and awe move, but it’s the playbook from...

Mon, 16/03/2020 - 10:39

Extreme volatility rocks markets

“Having suffered its worst day of trading in more than 30 years the FTSE 100 at least started Friday 13th in positive territory, although a...

Fri, 13/03/2020 - 09:58

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