FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend record streak on strong global cues April 30, 2024 Asian stocks tracked Wall Street's gains, while Japan's yen held firm after suspected intervention spurred sharp gains. Oil prices dipped amidst Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks, and China's factory activity expanded for the second month. Investor attention was on the upcoming Fed policy decision and earnings reports from Amazon.com and Coca-Cola.
China’s April activity growth slows, raising doubts on economic recovery April 30, 2024 China experienced a slowdown in growth in both its manufacturing and services activities in April, indicating a sluggish start to the second quarter for the world's No. 2 economy.
Private jet firm plots flight away from the London Stock Exchange April 29, 2024 Private jet firm Gama Aviation has revealed plans to quit the London Stock Exchange’s junior AIM market in the latest of a flood of exits from the bourse in recent weeks.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to extend rally; US Fed decision, Apple, Amazon earnings in spotlight April 29, 2024 Asian shares rose alongside their US counterparts, with Hong Kong equities extending a rally for the sixth straight day. The Japanese yen plunged below ¥160, but authorities did not intervene due to the holiday, while oil and gold prices dropped. The focus remained on upcoming earnings reports from tech giants Apple and Amazon, along with the Fed meeting and jobs data.
Jupiter to keep £500m of flagship fund after manager’s exit April 28, 2024 FTSE 250 asset manager Jupiter is set to keep nearly £500m of the funds run by the departing fund manager Ben Whitmore.
Fed set to hold rates this week – but markets will look for clues on cuts April 28, 2024 The Fed is almost certain to leave rates on hold when it announces its decision on Wednesday, but markets will be paying close attention to the central bank's forward guidance.
Top forecaster says UK economy has reasons to be cheerful with stagnation to fall away April 28, 2024 The UK economy could be on the mend after it fell into a shallow recession last year as it battled high inflation and interest rates.
Private equity valuations are holding firm in the face of higher rates but can we trust them? April 27, 2024 Private equity valuations have built up a reputation for being overestimated, but is that really the case?
Rolls Royce, Antofagasta, Natwest: these top FTSE 100 stocks have returned over 30 per cent this year April 27, 2024 The FTSE 100 does still offer something to get excited about despite a ballooning number of companies leaving the London Stock Exchange.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on the heels of strong US tech earnings April 26, 2024 Asian stocks rallied alongside a strong tech sector fuelled by impressive US earnings. Bank of Japan maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0-0.1 per cent. Oil prices climbed, while Microsoft and Alphabet shares surged post-earnings beats. Investors await US inflation data and focus on ExxonMobil and NatWest earnings.