Daily market update

“Markets looked a bit wobbly on Tuesday with weakness in natural resource companies and financial stocks dragging the FTSE 100 down 0.3% to 6,950. “Asian...

“The FTSE 100 is doing its best to get back through the psychologically-important 7,000 level as the new trading week kicks off. “Oil producers, pharmaceuticals...

“European and Asian markets catch a ride on the same tailwind which lifted US stocks last night, being hopes that the US could ease tariffs...

“UK markets take a small step back with weakness in consumer-facing stocks dragging down the FTSE 250 and banks, insurers, pharma and tobacco weighing on...

“Many people may be surprised that the pound is holding firm and the UK-heavy FTSE 250 index is rising off the back of Theresa May’s...

“It is voting day for Theresa’s May Brexit plan which means investors are likely to remain nervous until we get the result. Surprisingly the markets...

“Natural resources companies are primarily to blame for the FTSE 100 falling 0.5% on Monday. Also contributing to the weakness are telecoms, tobacco and utility...

“There is a positive end to the trading week with the FTSE 100 in touching distance of getting back over the 7,000 line. Oil prices...

“A weaker session across major markets in Europe and Asia dampens investors’ spirits including a 0.5% decline in the FTSE 100, a 0.8% drop in...

“At 6,905 the FTSE 100 is now trading at its highest level since the start of December as the market does its best to climb...