Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 28, 2024 Asian markets stalled as investors awaited U.S. inflation data, while the New Zealand central bank maintained interest rates. Bitcoin surged to $57,622, but oil prices fell. Attention now turns to U.S. GDP figures and Federal Reserve speeches.
FTSE 100 today: London markets set for a cautious start following Wall Street slippage February 27, 2024 Asian markets echo Wall Street caution, with the dollar weakening and Bitcoin surpassing $57,000. Japan's core inflation declines. Investors await pivotal inflation data for market insights and investment decisions.
Why the ‘mood music’ surrounding the housing market outside London has changed February 27, 2024 An influx of new residents into Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Glasgow helped the housing market remain resilient during 2023, according to a new report.
FTSE 100 close: Housebuilders drag London’s premier index into the red after CMA warning February 26, 2024 The biggest news of the morning was the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) announcement that it had found "fundamental concerns" with the housebuilding market.
Maidstone chiefs focus on buzz not cash as they look to extend FA Cup run February 26, 2024 "We've created 20 years of buzz from this run," says co-owner Oliver Ash.
Fed’s preferred inflation measure to show persistent pressure in blow for rate cut hopes February 25, 2024 Persistent inflationary pressures are fuelling fears that the Fed will wait until the summer to start cutting interest rates.
ECB and Fed more concerned by risk of persistent inflation than slow growth, minutes suggest February 22, 2024 The ECB and the Fed are more concerned about a premature easing in monetary policy than potentially squashing the economy.
Moving markets: Five things shaping the FTSE 100 today February 22, 2024 Japan's Nikkei achieves record high, Nvidia sees over 9% surge after bell, oil prices climb; Fed exercises caution on rate cuts; attention shifts to UK, eurozone, and U.S. PMIs.
FTSE 100 close: London dragged lower as HSBC suffers worst share price fall since 2008 February 21, 2024 HSBC was the latest bank to announce results, following Barclays yesterday and Natwest last week, but markets were not impressed.
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? February 21, 2024 Asian shares follow Wall Street's decline, HSBC's full-year profit soars by 78%, Walmart hits a record high; investors await the Fed minutes and tech darling Nvidia’s earnings report for market direction.