FTSE 100 close: London struggles to ‘regain mojo’ as US economy remains resilient Markets London markets were uneasy this morning after strong data out from the US yesterday added to the impression that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer.
State of the City: Five figures that reveal the health of the Square Mile State of the City Regulators and officials have been hoping to boost London's appeal on the global stage - but it has been a bruising year for the City.
Yields continue rising after global bond sell-off last week Markets Yields on sovereign bonds edged up again on Monday, renewing a sell-off which took steam last week amid concerns over higher interest rates.
FTSE 100 close: London markets close deeply in the red after poor PMI data shakes sentiment October 2, 2023 London's FTSE 100 markets slumped into the red on Monday, having opened slightly higher, as disappointing PMI data sparked a sell-off.
Oil markets confirm massive quarterly gains as OPEC+ sustain hefty supply cuts October 1, 2023 Oil markets have consolidated massive rallies over the third quarter of this year, powered by hefty output cuts from OPEC and its allies.
Cash-strapped Brits pushed towards payday loans and buy-now pay-later, FCA warns September 29, 2023 The Financial Conduct Authority has warned the cost of living crunch is pushing Brits toward payday loans and buy-now pay-later products today as it launched a fresh financial inclusion drive.
FTSE 100 close: London markets rise while pound rebounds after GDP revision September 29, 2023 London markets closed the week with a spring in their step as revisions to UK GDP figures were enough to send equities higher while the pound also strengthened.
FTSE 100 close: London’s bluechip index climbs into green as oil continues upward march to $100 September 28, 2023 BP and Shell both recorded gains as oil prices climbed to around $97.
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip as Ithaca share price up on Rosebank approval September 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 index dipped on Wednesday as the pound continued its losses, and the government approved the UK’s largest untapped oil field, Rosebank. The capital’s premier bluechip index dipped 0.46 per cent to 7,590.96, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the UK domestic market, fell 0.6 per cent to 18,227.33. Markets [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets flat as investors digest higher for longer message September 26, 2023 Markets opened lower on Tuesday as markets digested the implications of interest rates having to remain higher for longer.