The UK’s blue-chip index experienced a decline on Wednesday, influenced by losses in the banking and healthcare sectors, as investors analyzed corporate earnings while anticipating the policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% by 1056, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 bucked the trend, rising 0.1% and reaching its highest Read More
On Tuesday, London’s FTSE 100 experienced an uptick, primarily driven by gains in major banking stocks, as investors prepared for an upcoming wave of corporate earnings reports and the impending decision on interest rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve later this week. The bank index was up 2.2%, climbing to its highest level since May Read More
London shares commenced the week with a muted performance on Monday, as advances in metal miners counterbalanced declines in industrial stocks, reflecting a prevailing caution in markets following recent geopolitical disturbances. As of 1017, the blue-chip FTSE 100 index and the mid-cap index FTSE 250 were little changed. The Week in Breakingviews newsletter provides analysis Read More
UK shares concluded the trading session on Thursday with gains, following a shift in U.S. President Donald Trump’s position regarding Greenland, coupled with increasing optimism regarding a possible peace agreement in Ukraine, which bolstered market sentiment. The domestically-focused midcap index was up 1.3%, rebounding to a four-year high after earlier geopolitical concerns had exerted pressure Read More
UK shares experienced a slight increase in a widespread rally on Thursday, as investor sentiment strengthened following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw tariff threats associated with Greenland and his declaration against using military force to acquire the autonomous Danish territory. On Wednesday, Trump reconsidered the imposition of tariffs on U.S.-bound exports from eight Read More
On Wednesday, London’s FTSE 100 remained stable, as weaknesses in the banking and industrial sectors, exacerbated by renewed trade tensions associated with Greenland, overshadowed several positive earnings reports. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 22,997.66 points by 1045, emerging from a three-day losing streak. Market sentiment deteriorated this week following U.S. President Donald Trump’s Read More
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
