UK stocks experienced a decline on Tuesday, influenced by a global risk-off sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration to impose tariffs on European nations until the U.S. is permitted to purchase Greenland. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was down 1.1% as of 1042, poised for its largest single-day decline since November 18. The domestically focused Read More
London shares fell on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning of tariffs on Britain and seven other European nations unless the U.S. was allowed to buy Greenland, causing unease among investors and putting recent trade agreements at risk. The blue-chip index was down 0.6% as of 1038. The domestically focused mid-cap index fell by Read More
London’s benchmark index exhibited a cautious stance on Friday, following a record closing high in the preceding session. The decline in metal prices exerted pressure on mining stocks, counterbalancing the gains observed in defence shares. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 10236.58 points as of 0955, marginally easing off a three-week peak. Meanwhile, the Read More
The UK’s benchmark index reached a new peak on Thursday, driven by positive regional data that highlighted the economy’s robustness, alongside a robust earnings season that supported financials. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.45% as of 1028. The domestically focused mid-cap index added 0.7% to reach a four-year high. The Week in Breakingviews newsletter Read More
The UK’s FTSE 100 reached a record high on Wednesday, driven by increases in mining and healthcare stocks, while education company Pearson experienced a decline following the loss of a New Jersey contract. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.3% as of 1010, following a subdued session the previous day. The domestically focused mid-cap index Read More
The UK’s FTSE 100 exhibited minimal movement on Tuesday as investors processed a series of corporate announcements in anticipation of U.S. inflation figures, while energy stocks experienced gains due to supply concerns associated with Iran and Venezuela. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 10,140.78 points as of 1006, following a record close in the Read More
London’s FTSE 100 experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a stronger sterling that weighed on the export-oriented index. This movement occurred in the context of rising tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve Chair, alongside a downturn in bank stocks following U.S. President Trump’s proposal for a credit card rate cap. The Read More
London stocks experienced a modest increase on Friday, recovering from two consecutive days of losses, as Glencore’s performance was bolstered by preliminary discussions regarding a merger with Rio Tinto, a strategic maneuver that could lead to the formation of the world’s largest mining entity. Glencore shares were up 10% and touched their highest since July Read More
On Thursday, London’s FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline, influenced by a downturn in oil stocks, despite a notable increase in defence shares, which reached a record high amid escalating military budgets and geopolitical tensions. The blue-chip FTSE 100 slipped 0.3% by 1040, while the domestically focused mid-cap index was 0.4% lower. Shell dropped 2.6% Read More
The UK’s FTSE 100 index experienced a slight decline on Wednesday following a series of record highs, as investors evaluated the latest developments between the U.S. and Venezuela, leading them to gravitate towards defensive utilities and real estate stocks. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.5% by 1010. The domestically focused mid-cap index was about flat, Read More
