FTSE 100 today: London markets set to open higher on the heels of strong US tech earnings April 26, 2024 Asian stocks rallied alongside a strong tech sector fuelled by impressive US earnings. Bank of Japan maintained its short-term interest rate target at 0-0.1 per cent. Oil prices climbed, while Microsoft and Alphabet shares surged post-earnings beats. Investors await US inflation data and focus on ExxonMobil and NatWest earnings.
UK consumer confidence stalls in March but attitudes towards personal finance on the up March 22, 2024 UK consumer confidence stalled in March, but people's attitudes towards their own personal finances improved.
FTSE 100 today: London markets to open higher, riding the global rally wave March 22, 2024 Asian markets track Wall Street's uptrend. Apple shares fell 4.1 per cent amid legal issues, and the Chinese yuan hit a four-month low. Reddit's stock soars 48 per cent on debut. Focus shifts to key events like UK retail sales and Fed Chair Powell's speech for monetary policy clues.
UK consumer confidence falls in February as technical recession is a bummer for Brits February 23, 2024 UK consumer confidence fell two points in February as reports of a technical recession dampened hopes.
Moving markets: Will FTSE 100 ride the Nvidia ‘FOMO’ wave in AI trade today? February 23, 2024 Asian markets rose with Wall Street on Nvidia's AI FOMO. Oil prices fell, and China's new home prices dropped. Investors await Germany's GDP data and StanChart's earnings.
UK consumer confidence hits highest level in two years January 26, 2024 UK consumer confidence rose in January and had its highest reading in over two years, as a surprise rise in inflation appeared to not rattle the public.
Moving markets today: What’s shaping the FTSE 100 this morning January 26, 2024 Asian markets trade mixed, Tesla shares plummeted by 12%, and Intel dropped 10.90%. Investors are eyeing today's release of US PCE data and anticipating 'FAAMG' earnings next week.
Recession red-flags but Brits still look set to splash the cash this Christmas December 15, 2023 Consumer confidence has increased amid Christmas cheer in a small but much-needed boost for retailers, figures show.
Consumer confidence: Brits cheer up in time for Black Friday November 24, 2023 Retailers are bracing for a Black Friday bonanza - boosted by news of consumer confidence finally turning a corner
Retailers put all their chips on inflation cooling during golden Christmas run-up September 22, 2023 A better than expected inflation reading, and growing consumer confidence and sales, have offered a glimmer of hope for the UK’s retail sector, as they turn their focus to the vital Christmas trading months. According to today’s ONS figures, retail sales volumes rose by 0.4 per cent in August 2023, partially recovering from a fall [...]