US inflation back in focus for markets as traders back September rate cut July 7, 2024 Prices are expected to increase just 0.1 per cent in June, which would bring the annual rate of inflation down to 3.1 per cent.
Election 2024: FTSE 100 in the red but midcap index maintains gains after Labour landslide July 5, 2024 Sterling was trading up around 0.1 per cent this morning at $1.277 while futures on the FTSE 100 edged up by around 0.2 per cent. Markets will open at 8am.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher as Labour seen winning July 5, 2024 Asian stocks hit record highs; pound steady post-Labour win, gold traded higher; investors eye US jobs data.
UK a ‘beacon of stability’ for markets amid boring election campaign July 4, 2024 The polls have consistently put Labour about 20 points ahead with YouGov's latest poll suggesting they are on track for the biggest majority since 1832, the year of the Great Reform Act.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to remain volatile amid election jitters July 4, 2024 Asian markets reached 27-month highs, oil prices fell, and the US dollar held steady, with global focus now on the UK election.
Signs of life appear for the London Stock Exchange as activity ‘gathering momentum’ July 3, 2024 Having been in the doldrums for several years, sentiment on the London markets is starting to look up.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher on rate cut wagers July 3, 2024 Asian stocks surged on rate cut expectations, with the yen near 38-year lows. Focus on Fed minutes, ISM services PMI, and UK elections.
Central banks keep markets guessing on path of interest rates July 2, 2024 Investors looking for clear guidance on the path of interest rates received few firm commitments from top central bankers on Tuesday.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open lower on weak Asian cues, focus on elections July 2, 2024 Asian markets mixed amid Trump re-election speculation, yen near 38-year low; Eyes on French election deadline and US Jolts.
Meet the fund managers: Buying bonds in an election year July 1, 2024 Alex Ralph, fund manager of Nedgroup’s Global Strategic Bond Fund, talks about buying bonds in an election year and her biggest mistake.