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
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
The UK’s FTSE 100 reached a record high on Wednesday, driven by increases in mining and healthcare stocks, while education company Pearson experienced a decline following the loss of a New Jersey contract. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.3% as of 1010, following a subdued session the previous day. The domestically focused mid-cap index Read More
London’s FTSE 100 experienced a decline on Monday, influenced by a stronger sterling that weighed on the export-oriented index. This movement occurred in the context of rising tensions between the Trump administration and the Federal Reserve Chair, alongside a downturn in bank stocks following U.S. President Trump’s proposal for a credit card rate cap. The Read More
London stocks experienced a modest increase on Friday, recovering from two consecutive days of losses, as Glencore’s performance was bolstered by preliminary discussions regarding a merger with Rio Tinto, a strategic maneuver that could lead to the formation of the world’s largest mining entity. Glencore shares were up 10% and touched their highest since July Read More
On Monday, London’s FTSE 100 remained close to the 10,000 threshold, supported by increases in precious metal mining companies and defense sector stocks, following U.S. military actions in Venezuela that raised geopolitical apprehensions. The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.1% to 9,969.45 points by 1130, having briefly topped the 10,000-point milestone for the first time last Read More
The FTSE 100 index in the UK remained stable near record levels, as it approached the conclusion of 2025, aiming to finalize its most significant annual increase in 16 years during a shortened trading session. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was about flat by 0902 after closing at a record level a day earlier. The domestically 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 stocks continued to rise on Thursday, as investors looked forward to a potential interest rate cut from the Bank of England later in the day, driven by a significant deceleration in inflation and indications of a weakening economic landscape. The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.3% at 1013, following a higher close in Read More
