The FTSE 100 reached a historic peak on Tuesday, maintaining its position above the 10,000-point threshold, as oil and defense stocks continued to rise following U.S. military actions in Venezuela over the weekend. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.5% to 10,057.56 points by 1012, after it topped the five-digit-point milestone for the first time last Read More
The FTSE 100 benchmark of the London Stock Exchange is experiencing a decline on Tuesday, trading below the flatline. Market participants exhibited a degree of caution in anticipation of significant data releases from the United States, alongside the approaching holiday season. The FTSE 100, having concluded at 9,865.97 on Monday, experienced fluctuations between 9,843.80 and Read More
The FTSE 100 showed little movement shortly after noon on Friday, as investors largely chose to remain cautious and avoided making major trades. An improvement in consumer sentiment offered some support to the market, while unexpectedly weak retail sales data weighed on confidence. Around 12:15 PM, the FTSE 100 was marginally higher at 9,838.10, up Read More
London stock market indexes experienced a rebound on Wednesday, driven by significant gains in major banks, as lower-than-anticipated domestic inflation bolstered expectations for a potential interest rate cut by the Bank of England. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 1.7% by 1032, putting it on pace for its best day since April 14, after energy Read More
On Tuesday, London’s FTSE 100 experienced a decline, influenced by downturns in the energy and defence sectors. Meanwhile, investors evaluated new employment figures that bolstered anticipations for a potential interest rate reduction by the Bank of England later this week. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 fell 0.3% by 1022 after closing 1% higher in the 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
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 Tuesday, London’s export-oriented FTSE 100 reached a new intraday record peak, supported by a declining pound following economic data that indicated an increase in unemployment and a deceleration in wage growth. Meanwhile, drugmaker AstraZeneca achieved an all-time high. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.8% by 1210, building on its record close posted in 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
