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
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
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
London stocks experienced a slight increase in volatile trading on Tuesday as investors prepared for an eagerly awaited budget this week, anticipated to feature substantial tax measures, while important U.S. economic data also captured attention. The blue-chip FTSE 100 edged higher by 0.2% as of 10:50, while the FTSE 250 index of domestically oriented UK Read More
London equities experienced a significant decline, moving towards weekly losses. This downturn was driven by apprehensions regarding technology valuations and the Federal Reserve’s assertive approach, which unsettled global markets. Additionally, defense shares fell as indications of possible advancements toward peace in Ukraine emerged. As of 1222, the blue-chip FTSE 100 index fell 0.4%, erasing Thursday’s Read More
On Thursday, London’s primary stock indexes experienced an uptick, positioning themselves to end their recent decline. This recovery was primarily driven by gains in defence and financial shares, coinciding with a global rally initiated by Nvidia’s positive outlook. The blue-chip FTSE 100 climbed 0.5% as of 11:45, on track to halt a five-day decline. The Read More
