The principal UK indexes experienced a significant decline on Monday, indicating a potential correction, as investors anticipated a substantial increase in interest rates by the Bank of England, influenced by rising energy costs stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. The blue-chip FTSE 100 dropped 2.4% to its lowest level in three months at Read More
Keir Starmer
On Friday, London’s FTSE 100 reached a new record high, positioning itself for an eighth consecutive monthly increase, driven by significant contributions from major mining companies as ongoing tariff concerns heightened safe-haven demand for certain commodities. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.5% to 10,900 points as of 1022, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 was up 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


