FTSE 100 today: London markets poised for quiet start as traders take break before Easter March 28, 2024 Asian shares stay calm despite the S&P 500 hitting a new high. The US dollar holds firm post comments from the Federal Reserve's Waller. Attention turns to possible yen intervention by Japan, while gold prices decline. Investors await updates on US consumer confidence and UK Q4 GDP.
All eyes fixed on Japanese yen as authorities threaten intervention March 28, 2024 Japan's top monetary authorities met urgently to address the yen's weakening, vowing market intervention to prevent disorderly currency fluctuations as the yen hit a 34-year low against the dollar.
Truth Social owner soars after float sets up £3.6bn windfall for Donald Trump March 27, 2024 Donald Trump could be in line for a £3.6bn windfall after his social media company's share price soared on its debut on New York's Nasdaq stock exchange.
CMC Markets raises income expectations on continued ‘positive momentum’ March 27, 2024 CMC Markets has raised its full-year income expectations after improved market conditions helped the online trading platform in the fourth quarter.
City set for takeover battle as rivals enter bidding for DS Smith March 27, 2024 A US-listed paper producer has thrown a spanner into the works of Mondi's takeover of DS Smith, with a potential £5bn-plus bid of its own.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for flat open as global rally takes breather March 27, 2024 Asian markets followed Wall Street's dip, oil prices fell, and Donald Trump's media firm made a strong debut. Investors are now focused on the imminent release of US PCE inflation data for further cues.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin data calendar in holiday week March 26, 2024 Asian stocks soared, with South Korea leading the charge, while both gold and oil prices remained largely steady, and Bitcoin hovered around $70,000. Now, all eyes are on the US PCE inflation data for crucial insights into economic trends.
Peel Hunt-backed Retailbook lands £2.5m ahead of expected green light from City regulator March 25, 2024 Investment bank Peel Hunt has announced that Retailbook, the company it founded to give retail investors access to IPOs, has raised £2.5m as it expects imminent authorisation from the City regulator.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a calm start, tracking Asian peers March 25, 2024 Asian markets were mixed on Monday with limited economic data for the week. Oil prices surged amid geopolitical tensions, while gold remained stable. Investors are keenly awaiting the release of US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data, especially during this holiday-shortened week.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.