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 [...]
FCA exec: We’ve got to talk about London’s appetite for risk October 5, 2023 A senior figure at the City watchdog has said the UK needs a debate over its “appetite to risk” if London’s stock exchanges are to bounce back from a miserable twelve months. The capital has seen a dearth of IPOs over recent months, with plans in place to reform listing regimes and the research environment [...]
FTSE 100 close: London markets dip again as ‘chill winds’ dent sentiment October 4, 2023 London markets opened lower again on Wednesday as the gloomy market sentiment of the last few days continued following stronger than expected US data.
FTSE 100 close: London struggles to ‘regain mojo’ as US economy remains resilient October 3, 2023 London markets were uneasy this morning after strong data out from the US yesterday added to the impression that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer.