FTSE 100 close: Pound slumps after Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold while Ocado plummets September 21, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 dropped 0.37 per cent to trade at 7,703.03 while the mid-cap FTSE 250m index fell 0.42 per cent to hit 18,632.97.
FTSE 100 close: London markets rise after inflation surprise raises prospect of rates being left on hold September 20, 2023 The FTSE 100 climbed 0.6 per cent to trade at 7,705.34 while the FTSE 250 rose 1.2 per cent to hit 18,655.75.
FTSE 100 close: Strong results from Hargreaves Lansdown and Ocado tip index into green September 19, 2023 Strong performances from Hargreaves Lansdown and Ocado helped tip the FTSE 100 into the green despite concerns around inflation.
FTSE 100 close: London markets fall as central banks take centre stage again September 18, 2023 Markets were in a watchful mood as traders anticipated decisions from the US Federal Reserve, Bank of England and Bank of Japan later this week.
FTSE 100 live: London rallies as Arm soars on US debut and Warhammer maker’s share price rises September 15, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 enjoyed a strong end to the week, as the global stocks rally continued with a stable showing from Wall Street and an improvement in China. The capital’s premier bluechip index ended the day well at over 7,30 points, more than 0.6 per cent up, having reached a high of 0.89 per cent [...]
FTSE 100 close: London lower on disappointing GDP data September 13, 2023 This comes after the UK economy shrunk by more than expected in July, with all sectors of the economy starting to come under pressure following Bank of England interest rate hikes.
FTSE 100 close: London up as markets digest unemployment, wages and pensions data September 12, 2023 London's FTSE 100 started Tuesday morning up, as markets digest fresh figures on unemployment and wage growth, pensions and grocery inflation
FTSE 100 close: London markets given a lift as hopes rise for Chinese recovery September 11, 2023 A return to inflation will be welcomed by policymakers in the Chinese communist party, who are attempting to reignite growth in China's stumbling economy.
FTSE 100 live: London rallies at end of week after mixed bag for European and US markets September 8, 2023 The FTSE 100 rallied at the end of the week to finish up by half a percent, after a mixed bag in Europe and US markets weighed down sentiment earlier on. London’s premier bluechip index was at 7,478.19 points by close, finishing 0.49 per cent up after hovering between being under marginally up and down [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets mixed as weaker pound helps offset fears over China September 7, 2023 The FTSE 100 climbed 0.1 per cent to trade at 7,434.79 although the FTSE 250 remained in negative territory, down 0.1 per cent at 18,425.43.