FTSE 100 today: London markets set for third consecutive day of gains July 12, 2024 Asian stocks slipped as US tech shares fell, and the two-year Treasury yield dropped to a four-month low. Focus on US producer prices.
‘A complete fabrication’: Government denies claims Ed Miliband has banned new North Sea oil licences July 11, 2024 The government has been forced to deny reports that Ed Miliband has banned the North Sea oil regulator from issuing any outstanding drilling and exploration licences.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on strong GDP growth data July 11, 2024 Asian markets followed US's rally, with Chinese stocks rising due to new short-selling restrictions. UK GDP, US CPI and Jet2's results eyed.
London Metal Exchange back in court as Elliott seeks to appeal nickel case July 9, 2024 The London Metal Exchange is back in court this week as it seeks to defend against Elliott Investment Management's application to appeal the nickel case
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted open amid sparse economic calendar July 9, 2024 Asian markets mirrored Wall Street's rise, with gold prices edging up. All eyes are on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony.
Eon UK returns to profit for the first time since 2020 with £700m swing July 8, 2024 The UK arm of energy giant Eon has returned to the black for the first time since 2020 after a swing of more than £700m.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution amid French election deadlock July 8, 2024 Asian markets mixed, euro fell amid France election gridlock. Focus on UK GDP, Wall Street earnings, Fed Chair Powell's testimony, and US CPI.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher as Labour seen winning July 5, 2024 Asian stocks hit record highs; pound steady post-Labour win, gold traded higher; investors eye US jobs data.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to remain volatile amid election jitters July 4, 2024 Asian markets reached 27-month highs, oil prices fell, and the US dollar held steady, with global focus now on the UK election.
Baillie Gifford-run trust ditches £20m Rio Tinto stake over ESG concerns July 3, 2024 An investment trust run by Scottish asset manager Baillie Gifford has ditched its £20m stake in Rio Tinto, calling out the mining giant for inadequate ESG practices.