FTSE 100 today: London markets set for cautious open as U.S. inflation data looms large March 12, 2024 Asian stocks surged, and Oracle's shares soared over 14%. Bitcoin also broke records, surpassing $72,000. Market focus now shifts to forthcoming UK employment data and US inflation figures for key insights into economic trends.
Why the nickel market is suffering on a consumer steer away from EVs March 10, 2024 This glut of nickel has pushed the price down, Shah said, adding that prices will “remain under pressure throughout 2024.”
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 8, 2024 Asia follows Wall Street's upward trend, with gold eyeing its best week in five months and oil prices climbing. Investors eagerly await the U.S. non-farm payrolls report, which is set to influence market sentiment and decisions ahead.
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? March 7, 2024 Asian markets echoed Wall Street's gains, with Bitcoin topping $69,000. Fed Chair Jerome Powell's reaffirmed rate cut stance grabbed attention, while eyes now turn to the ECB's policy decisions.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today March 6, 2024 Asian markets falter with China stocks leading the decline, while bitcoin retreats from record highs. Apple's iPhone sales in China drop sharply. Attention shifts to the UK's Spring budget and Fed Chair Powell's testimony.
‘This clearly shows the absurdity of UK stock market valuations’: Currys urged to accept offer that values it at over £1bn March 5, 2024 Currys should accept a takeover offer that would value the company at more than £1bn, according to one of its shareholders.
Monzo hits $5bn valuation with new funding round led by Alphabet’s CapitalG March 5, 2024 Monzo has secured a new $430m funding round led by Alphabet-owned fund CapitalG valuing the digital challenger bank at $5bn.
FTSE 100 today: London markets braces for cautious opening as U.S. and Asian markets slip March 5, 2024 Hong Kong and Chinese stocks fell as China set a 5% growth target. Meanwhile, Bitcoin surged past $68,000. Investors now await Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony for market insights.
China’s audacious aim: pursuing five per cent growth target amidst economists’ scepticism March 5, 2024 China has set its sights on achieving an economic growth target of approximately 5% for the current year, a goal that some economists consider ambitious.
UK strikes science deal with Saudi Arabia as the kingdom grows its tech industry March 4, 2024 The UK has struck a science and research deal with Saudi Arabia in a bid to get its foot in the door of the fast growing oil-rich nation.