Daily market update

TV, electricals and engineering

The benchmark index was higher in early trading, building on yesterday's firm gains as the latest resurgence in the crude price created a mood of...

Wed, 02/03/2016 - 09:14

Banks, bids and bakers

The blue-chip index confounded forecasts and edged higher in early trading despite Wall Street reversing early gains to close lower overnight.

“Barclays’ shares slumped in...

Tue, 01/03/2016 - 09:09

Groceries, papers and engineers

The FTSE 100 opened its account for the week in reverse as the fluctuating oil price and global economic growth concerns continue to set the...

Mon, 29/02/2016 - 09:19

RBS, airlines and bookies

The headline index started the last trading day of the week on the front foot continuing yesterday's positive momentum and tracking overnight gains on Wall...

Fri, 26/02/2016 - 09:12

Banks, builders and property

Blue chips were firmly higher in early trading as bargain hunting appeared to be the name of the game following this week’s oil price volatility,...

Thu, 25/02/2016 - 09:58

Homes, jobs and car dealers

FTSE indices made a nervy start after a bad night for US and Asian stock markets with oil price volatility continuing to have an impact...

Wed, 24/02/2016 - 09:18

Agility, bookies and collectors

The headline index drifted into negative territory in early trading with sentiment dented by London Mayor Boris Johnson putting his weight behind a Brexit. Elsewhere,...

Tue, 23/02/2016 - 09:07

Banks, houses and offers

The FTSE100 has started the week in confident form following forward momentum in Asian markets although the EU referendum and oil prices remain key factors...

Mon, 22/02/2016 - 09:22

Drinks, pensions and hotels

The headline index confounded forecasts of falls with a very modest increase in early trading. This was despite negative moves on Wall Street and in...

Fri, 19/02/2016 - 09:11

Engineering, gas and transport

The headline index fell back in early trading as uncertainty over oil prices and the global economy continued to be the major theme. Traders seem...

Thu, 18/02/2016 - 09:08

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