FTSE 100 close: London ends week down after US jobs figures February 2, 2024 US tech stocks dominated overnight news, all eyes will turn to US non-farm payrolls report, which are out at 1.30pm.
FTSE 100: London markets tick down as Bank of England cautious on future rate cuts February 1, 2024 London's FTSE 100 ticked down on Thursday as investors digested the Bank of England's latest decision to hold interest rates, with the first three-way split among policymakers since 2008.
Pay floodgates set to open after trade body gives OK to hikes – report January 30, 2024 Fund management trade body the Investment Association has reportedly written to the chairs of FTSE 350 remuneration committees signalling a change in its position on bosses’ pay packages.
PMIs to offer investors update on health of global economy before US data steals show January 21, 2024 Markets will get an update on the health of the global economy on Wednesday when the latest round of PMIs are released.
Why UK equities could ‘turn a corner’ in 2024 January 18, 2024 UK equities will "turn a corner" in 2024 as analysts bet that growing optimism about the UK's economic prospects would provide a strong tailwind.
FTSE 100 suffers worst day in five months after inflation surprise dampens rate cut bets January 17, 2024 London’s FTSE 100 has clocked its worst day in five months after new figures showed a surprise uptick in inflation at the end of last year.
A stronger pound and ‘bond vigilantes’: What should markets expect ahead of an election January 10, 2024 Vivek Paul, chief investment strategist at Blackrock, warned that election season might encourage both parties to "promise looser fiscal policy".
FTSE 100: London climbs to three-month high after Christmas break December 28, 2023 London’s top index moved 0.36 per cent , or 27.44 points higher, to finish at 7,724.95.
FTSE 100 soars to three-month high as inflation data bolsters case for interest rate cuts December 20, 2023 A sharp fall in inflation added further fuel to a Christmas rally as London's FTSE 100 closed at its highest level since 20 September on Wednesday.
Tech chief: It’s been ‘Black Friday all year’ on FTSE and the London Stock Exchange November 29, 2023 On the London Stock Exchange it’s been “Black Friday all year”, according to one of London’s top venture chiefs.