FTSE 100 live: London ends week deep in the red on back of Israel-Gaza war, borrowing and retail figures October 20, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 ended the week deep in the red following disappointing retail figures and falling but still very high, public borrowing stats. The capital’s premier bluechip index was 1.31 per cent down by the close, at 7,401.30, while the FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the domestic market, dropped to 0.9 per cent, [...]
FTSE 100 close: Israel Gaza war concerns weigh down London markets again October 19, 2023 London's FTSE indexes dipped in opening trade on Thursday as continued concern over possible escalation in the Middle East left investors feeling cautious.
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip sharply after inflation remains stagnant in September October 18, 2023 Markets were uneasy after new figures showed that inflation had not budged in September after August's surprise fall.
FTSE 100 close: Easing in wage growth gives London markets a lift October 17, 2023 London's FTSE indexes climbed in early trade after new figures from the Official for National Statistics showed that pay growth was beginning to ease.
FTSE 100 close: London markets lifted by higher oil and gas prices October 16, 2023 Geopolitical uncertainty has impacted markets over the past week.
FTSE 100 close: London markets fall deeply into the red after Bailey’s hawkish comments on interest rates October 13, 2023 The FTSE 100 managed to eke out some gains thanks to its oil giants, who benefited from rising oil prices.
FTSE 100 close: Next falls on reports of Fatface deal as London markets slip into the red October 11, 2023 London's FTSE indexes were treading water early on Wednesday after yesterday's rally with investors nervy ahead of key US inflation data tomorrow.
FTSE 100 close: Markets muted as airlines are hit by Israel conflict October 9, 2023 London's FTSE markets were muted on Monday as investors grappled with the implications of the surprise attack launched on Israel by Hamas.
FTSE 100 close: London ends week higher after US jobs growth smashes forecasts October 6, 2023 London markets opened higher this morning despite a fall in house prices for the sixth consecutive month in a row.
FTSE 100 close: London markets close higher after sliding for three days straight October 5, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 jumped into the green on Thursday, following three days where the capital’s blue-chip index slid. The FTSE 100 climbed 0.53 per cent to close at 7,451.54 while the FTSE 250 ended 0.61 per cent higher at 17,599.98 The FTSE’s gains came despite data showing a stronger than expected labour market in the [...]