Daily market update

Oil prices continue to rise, investors hide in defensive names, and Next downgrades guidance

“Brent Crude oil at $122 per barrel is going to be a tough one for businesses to stomach as energy costs go through the roof,”...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 09:25

FTSE up ahead of mini-Budget, oil prices continue to rise, tech stocks in vogue, and Saga and Dignity sink

“The FTSE 100 has a spring in its step despite the UK inflation rate going up again, and a potential cut in the country’s economic...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 09:18

FTSE 100 closes on pre-invasion levels, Nike finds some air on strong trading, banks higher on Powell's rate hints

“The FTSE 100 extended its recent strong run and is now not too far off the levels it reached before the Russian invasion of Ukraine...

Tue, 22/03/2022 - 09:23

FTSE 100 claws back most of its 2022 losses and Evergrande’s shares suspended

“After bouncing back last week, the FTSE 100 is now within a whisker of clawing back all the losses incurred year to date. This resilient...

Mon, 21/03/2022 - 09:45

Dramatic week on the markets draws to a close, private equity interest in Ted Baker and JD Wetherspoon faces costs challenge

“Investors have been subjected to significant forces this week. Heightened geopolitical tension, rising interest rates in the US and UK, and China’s pledge to stabilise...

Fri, 18/03/2022 - 09:48

FTSE higher after Fed rate hike, Deliveroo and Cineworld up despite big losses, Ocado hit by margin warning

“The FTSE 100 eked out some gains Thursday morning after the US Federal Reserve moved to raise interest rates for the first time since 2018,”...

Thu, 17/03/2022 - 09:50

Chinese stocks surge, markets await US interest rates, and Restaurant Group is beating its rivals

“It could be a rollercoaster of a day on the markets as events in China and the US dominate the agenda,” says Russ Mould, Investment...

Wed, 16/03/2022 - 10:38

Asian markets flash red again, miners slump and Ocado wins another technology deal

“Asian markets were troubled for the second day in a row as investors weighed up the potential hit to corporate earnings and economic growth from...

Tue, 15/03/2022 - 10:08

Chinese stocks sell off on new Covid lockdown and Rio Tinto bids for Mongolian project partner

“China is at the centre of a new storm which threatens its economic growth and credibility with the Western world,” says Russ Mould, Investment Director...

Mon, 14/03/2022 - 09:29

FTSE ends the week on a brighter note, Ocado wins again, housebuilders in demand, and Cineworld jumps ahead of next week’s results

“After a mid-week rally for stocks, Thursday’s session saw a bucket of cold water poured over markets in Europe, Asia and the US,” says Russ...

Fri, 11/03/2022 - 09:28

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