FTSE 100 close: Markets shrug off Bailey’s rate cut comments as M&S soars November 8, 2023 "The market of course will reach a view it has to reach. So I totally understand that. But we are very clear we’re not talking about that," Bailey said.
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? November 8, 2023 Moving markets today: U.S. stocks rise, oil prices plummet to 3-month lows, all eyes on Powell and Bailey's speeches
Weary CFOs head for early retirement as pressure mounts at UK firms November 8, 2023 Finance chiefs at the UK's largest firms have been turning to an early retirement to escape the mounting pressures of life at the helm of a major listed company.
FTSE 100 close: Gilt yields fall and sterling dips after Pill’s rate cut comments November 7, 2023 The biggest riser on the top index was Primark owner Associated British Foods, which reported revenues up by almost £20bn
FTSE 100 close: London markets make muted start to the week November 6, 2023 London's FTSE indexes had a quiet start to the week as investors look to build on the big gains recorded over the previous week.
Traders to focus on Powell, Bailey and Lagarde speeches this week November 5, 2023 Investors this week will hone in on speeches from some of the world's most important central bankers in what is set to be a much quieter week for markets.
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.