FTSE 100 today: London markets prepare for quiet start amid thin U.S. holiday trading February 19, 2024 Asia shares stumble while China sees modest gains. Oil dips in light U.S. holiday trade. China's central bank holds the key interest rate steady. All eyes will be on high-flying Nvidia's earnings report this week.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning February 16, 2024 The S&P 500 hit a record high despite big tech losses, while the Nikkei reached new heights and oil remained stable. Investors awaited the release of UK retail sales and US PPI data.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 15, 2024 Asian markets rose in line with Wall Street's momentum. Uber, Lyft, and Nvidia drove the S&P 500, while Bitcoin surpassed $52,079. Japan entered a recession, drawing attention to the UK Q4 GDP and U.S. retail sales.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to open in the red amid global market rout February 14, 2024 Asian stocks fell in response to a Wall Street sell-off, while the U.S. dollar remained near three-month highs. Oil prices dropped, and Lyft shares retreated after a 60% surge. Investors are closely monitoring the UK CPI and Q4 euro area GDP.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 13, 2024 U.S. stocks closed mixed, while Asia saw modest gains. Bitcoin hits $50,000, oil prices remain stable, and the focus shifts to UK labour market data and U.S. inflation.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for muted start amid thin Asian holiday trade February 12, 2024 Australia's equities slip, while Asian markets remain closed for holidays; Bitcoin surges, and gold pauses in light trading. Eyes are on Tuesday's U.S. inflation report and Fed speeches.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning February 9, 2024 S&P 500 inches closer to 5,000, Japanese stocks hit 34-year high, Arm shares surge 55%, Oil prices rise as Israel rejects ceasefire proposal, focus on PepsiCo earnings and Fed commentary.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 8, 2024 Asian shares track Wall Street's surge; China's inflation records the deepest drop since 2009. Oil prices rose amid slim progress in Gaza peace talks. SoftBank rises on Arm results; investors eye earnings, the Fed, and U.S. jobless claims.
FTSE 100 today: London markets likely to start higher, mirroring Asian peers February 7, 2024 Asian markets mirror the gains witnessed on Wall Street, supported by Beijing's escalating efforts to shore up its declining stock markets. Investors will closely monitor Fedspeak and UK house price data.
FTSE 100 today: London markets brace for caution as traders scale back rate cut bets February 6, 2024 Asian markets mimic Wall Street's dip, oil prices hold steady. UK retail sales slow in January, RBA maintains interest rate at 4.35%; focus shifts to UK Construction PMI.