London shares exhibited a mixed performance on Wednesday, as investors opted to hold back on making significant commitments in anticipation of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The benchmark index FTSE 100 rose 0.1% by 1103, while the midcap FTSE 250 index dipped 0.1%, reflecting broader caution across European markets in anticipation of the Read More
The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 experienced a modest increase on Tuesday, buoyed by advancements in defence stocks, which mitigated the decline in shares of British American Tobacco after a disappointing growth outlook. The FTSE 100 rose 0.1% by 1130, while the domestically oriented FTSE 250 index added 0.2%. BAT opened a new tab and fell Read More
London shares exhibited minimal movement on Monday as investors prepared for forthcoming interest rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of England. The blue-chip FTSE 100 inched up 0.03% by 1142, having traded in a tight range over the past few sessions. The FTSE 250 index dipped 0.2%. Global investors are poised Read More
London shares experienced a modest rise on Friday, supported by advancements in drugmaker AstraZeneca, as investors monitored important U.S. inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve’s rate decision in the coming week. The blue-chip index experienced an uptick of 0.2% by 11:05, while the midcap index climbed 0.4%. Both indices seemed ready to wrap Read More
The FTSE 100 experienced a modest increase on Thursday as investors evaluated corporate announcements alongside economic indicators that hinted at possible vulnerabilities. Notably, Burberry saw an uptick following an upward revision of the price target by HSBC for the luxury goods manufacturer. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.1% by 11:15 on Thursday, while the Read More
FTSE 100 saw a slight decline on Wednesday, driven mainly by a downturn in financial stocks that offset gains in mining and energy shares ahead of developments in the U.S., where the Federal Reserve is expected to announce its interest-rate decision next week. Both the blue-chip FTSE 100 and the midcap FTSE 250 slipped 0.2% Read More
The FTSE 100 inched higher on Tuesday, buoyed by financial stocks following the Bank of England’s decision to ease capital requirements for lenders to stimulate growth, while industrial shares experienced a rebound after a significant decline in the prior session. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.4% by 1119, while the midcap FTSE 250 was flat, Read More
The FTSE 100 in the U.K. experienced a slight decline shortly after noon on Monday, reflecting a mixed performance among stocks in a cautious trading environment as investors assess the most recent national and regional economic data. The FTSE 100 experienced a decline of 9.91 points, representing a decrease of 0.1%, settling at 9,710.60 shortly Read More
London’s FTSE 100 experienced a modest increase on Friday, propelled by energy stocks in response to rising oil prices. However, the index was poised to end a four-month winning streak, despite receiving a temporary uplift from budget-related developments earlier in the week. The globally focused FTSE 100 was up 0.1% by 1125, while the midcap Read More
The FTSE 100 in the UK experienced a slight decline on Thursday, influenced by losses in the consumer staples and energy sectors, following the announcement of a substantial tax-raising budget by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves the previous day. The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 0.3%, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 nudged higher by 0.1%. Some Read More
