The FTSE 100 index in the UK remained stable near record levels, as it approached the conclusion of 2025, aiming to finalize its most significant annual increase in 16 years during a shortened trading session. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was about flat by 0902 after closing at a record level a day earlier. The domestically Read More
The FTSE 100 experienced a slight decline on Wednesday, as gains in the homebuilding sector were offset by losses in healthcare during a shortened Christmas Eve trading session. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 was down 0.1% at 0936, exhibiting a sideways movement since reaching a five-week high last week after the Bank of England’s 25-basis-point Read More
London stocks continued to rise on Thursday, as investors looked forward to a potential interest rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day, driven by a significant deceleration in inflation and indications of a weakening economic landscape. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 1013, following a higher close in Read More
London stocks experienced a modest increase on Monday, initiating the week with a favorable outlook, as markets have nearly completely accounted for an anticipated interest rate reduction by the Bank of England later this week. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 jumped 0.9% by 10:26, while the midcap FTSE 250 index added 0.66%. Both indexes recorded 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
On Thursday, London’s FTSE 100 saw a drop after a three-day run of record highs, mainly driven by the performance of financial and energy shares, as investors assessed the underwhelming economic growth data for the third quarter. The blue-chip index was down 0.6% as of 12:11, yet it remained close to the important 10,000 points Read More
London Equities experienced a 1% increase on Monday, reflecting a positive sentiment across global markets amid indications that a significant U.S. government shutdown may be approaching resolution. Additionally, Diageo saw a notable rise following the appointment of a former Tesco executive as its CEO. Diageo’s shares gained 7.2%, positioning the company for its most significant Read More
London Equities faced a downturn on Friday, with IAG playing a significant role in the decline, and were set to end the week with losses amid a week filled with earnings reports and the Bank of England’s decision on interest rates. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index has experienced a decline of 0.8% as of 1125, Read More
FTSE 100 experienced its fifth consecutive gain, driven by an uptick in oil prices that bolstered energy stocks. Additionally, SSP saw a significant rise following optimistic projections regarding the performance of its continental European operations. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.56%, hovering near a six-week high touched in the previous session. The midcap FTSE 250 Read More
