London’s FTSE 100 experienced a modest increase on Tuesday, driven by indications of a softening labor market that bolstered expectations for a potential interest rate reduction in the upcoming month. Concurrently, a decline in metal prices exerted downward pressure on mining stocks. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 10,506.04 points, as of 1137, approaching Read More
London’s FTSE indexes experienced a modest increase on Monday, driven by gains in financial stocks as the market anticipates a week filled with economic data that may provide additional insights into the central bank’s forthcoming monetary policy trajectory. The internationally-focused FTSE 100 edged up 0.41% to 10,488.79 points by 0925, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 Read More
FTSE indexes exhibited a lackluster performance on Friday, mirroring a cautious global sentiment amid a week marked by apprehensions regarding AI disruption. In the interim, defense stocks experienced a rise as investors looked forward to heightened European collaboration that may bolster the sector. The blue-chip FTSE 100 and the mid-cap FTSE 250 both recorded a Read More
The UK’s FTSE 100 reached a new high on Thursday, as money manager Schroders experienced a surge exceeding 30% following its acquisition by U.S. firm Nuveen. Meanwhile, data indicated that Britain’s economy experienced minimal growth in the final quarter of 2025. Schroders’ shares, opens new tab jumped as much as 31% to their highest in Read More
On Wednesday, UK midcap stocks experienced a decline, particularly among British wealth managers, who faced significant losses as concerns over potential disruptions caused by artificial intelligence intensified. In contrast, shares of LSEG saw an uptick following reports that activist investor Elliott has acquired a stake in the company. The FTSE 250 index of domestically oriented Read More
The UK’s FTSE 100 experienced a decline on Tuesday, primarily influenced by Standard Chartered’s announcement regarding the departure of its CFO, alongside a downturn for oil major BP following the suspension of its share buyback programme. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.2% as of 1157, while the FTSE 250 midcap index inched up 0.1%. Standard Read More
The FTSE 100 experienced a decline on Monday, as investors concentrated on the escalating political crisis in Britain. Concurrently, bank stocks faced downward pressure, with NatWest at the forefront of the declines following its agreement to acquire wealth manager Evelyn Partners. The blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.13% as of 1105, easing from record highs touched Read More
London’s FTSE 100 experienced an uptick on Friday, as increases in major banking institutions counterbalanced a further decline in data analytics firm RELX, which participated in a worldwide selloff this week amid concerns regarding potential disruptions stemming from advancements in artificial intelligence. The blue-chip index was up 0.2% at 1133, on track to post a Read More
The UK’s FTSE 100 dipped on Thursday, influenced by shares of Shell after the oil giant announced quarterly profits that fell short of expectations, as investors looked ahead to the Bank of England’s policy decision later in the day. The blue-chip index was down 0.4% at 1005, following a record high close yesterday. Meanwhile, the Read More
The FTSE 100 in the UK reached a record high on Wednesday, buoyed by increases in energy stocks and the insurer Beazley, as investors anticipated the forthcoming monetary policy decision from the Bank of England later this week. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index was up 1.4% at 10,457.84 points at 1155, while the domestically focused Read More
