FTSE 100 today: BHP pounces on Anglo American while Meta drags tech lower Markets US stocks saw a slight rise amid volatility. Asian stocks declined as Meta reignited tech sell-off, and the Japanese yen dropped below ¥155. Meta's stock fell 15 per cent, contributing to market turbulence. Despite this, oil and gold prices held steady. Investors now await US Q1 GDP data and earnings updates from Alphabet, Microsoft, Intel and Barclays.
New York and New Jersey rocked by magnitude 4.8 earthquake New York A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hit New York City and the surrounding area including New Jersey on Friday morning, eastern daylight time.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today Markets Asian markets rallied as Japan's Nikkei surged, bitcoin hit a two-year peak, and oil prices rose. All eyes are on the UK Budget and the Annual Chinese Communist Party (CCP) meetings, set to influence market dynamics this week.
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