FTSE 100 close: London dips after disappointing US jobs data while 250 continues strong run November 3, 2023 FTSE 250, which is an index more aligned with the UK domestic market, was one cent up following the open, sitting handsomely at 17,945.48.
FTSE 100 close: London rallies after Bank of England holds interest rates November 2, 2023 The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 1 per cent to 7,418.89 while the midcap FTSE 250, which is more aligned with the health of the domestic economy, rose 1.6 per cent to 17,465.50.
FTSE 100 close: London rises on strong Next results as investors await Fed rate decision November 1, 2023 The Fed is widely expected to leave interest rates on hold as it assesses how its historic bout of monetary tightening is impacting inflation.
FTSE 100 close: London pares gains as BP slump offsets inflation hope October 31, 2023 London's FTSE markets climbed on Tuesday morning as investors received another boost from falling food inflation but oil giant BP slumped after a poor set of results.
FTSE 100 close: London rises on HSBC profits in a busy week for central banks and energy giants October 30, 2023 On the FTSE 100 HSBC revealed that profits had more than doubled on last year thanks to the impact of higher interest rates
FTSE 100 close: London slumps as Natwest shares crater after Rose review October 27, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 closed the week down almost one per cent, while Natwest’s shares plummeted on the outcome of its review into former boss Dame Alison Rose. The capital’s premier bluechip index ended the day well in the red, after showing signs of being steady throughout most of Friday. By midday it was up around [...]
FTSE 100 close: London dips as Standard Chartered share price drops sharply October 26, 2023 Inflation across the eurozone has fallen since the ECB raised its deposit rate to a record 4 per cent last month.
FTSE 100 close: London climbs as miners rise on China stimulus and Lloyds jumps into green October 25, 2023 London's FTSE indexes slipped slightly in opening trade as investors mulled results from two of the largest companies in the world last night.
FTSE 100 close: London ticks up on economic data, banking stocks pare losses October 24, 2023 London’s FTSE indices closed higher on Tuesday, paring losses from this morning as investors mulled key economic data and the state of the UK’s banking sector. The blue-chip FTSE 100 traded 0.2 per cent higher at 7,389.70, while the mid-cap FTSE 250 dropped 0.38 per cent to 16,994.10. Investors weighed S&P Global’s Purchasing Managers’ Index, [...]
FTSE 100 close: London dips as oil prices fall on easing Gaza tensions as bond yields rise October 23, 2023 London's FTSE indexes opened lower on Monday morning with little to change the mood after last week's rout in markets.