Daily market update

FTSE 100 lower after US and Asia sell-off, UK borrowing higher than expected, Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount in merger talks

“The FTSE 100 started its penultimate trading day before Christmas with a modest slump after selling in Asia and the US overnight,” says AJ Bell...

Thu, 21/12/2023 - 11:12

UK stock market rallies on lower-than-expected inflation figures, Chinese stocks at new three-year low, FedEx warns again and Petrofac surges on contract news

“Considerably lower than expected inflation figures have put a rocket under the UK stock market as investors take the view the Bank of England will...

Wed, 20/12/2023 - 10:06

FTSE 100 ticks higher after gains in the US and Asia, attacks disrupt shipments through the Red Sea, De La Rue and Superdry hit by warnings

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher after gains on Wall Street and in Asia as investors await readings of inflation and economic growth later this week,”...

Tue, 19/12/2023 - 09:45

FTSE unchanged on rates mixed messaging, Games Workshop signs Amazon deal, and Hollywood Bowl strikes a confident note

“The FTSE 100 made an indifferent start to the final week of trading before Christmas as, having fired the starting gun on expectations for interest...

Mon, 18/12/2023 - 10:06

FTSE 100 consolidates recent gains, Trainline shares surge as Great British Railways threat melts away, H&M stuck in the mud and Hollywood Bowl under the spotlight next week

“The FTSE 100 started the day modestly higher, consolidating its big gains from yesterday but not showing signs of extending its rally,” says AJ Bell...

Fri, 15/12/2023 - 11:09

The pivot is finally here: markets soar on Fed comments, Dow hits new record high and Currys sees progress in turnaround story

“Equity markets have enjoyed a hearty boost after Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell indicated further rate rises were not needed. While the market was already...

Thu, 14/12/2023 - 09:59

FTSE 100 higher ahead of Fed meeting, rumours Boots could return to London market, Boohoo tightens grip on Revolution Beauty

“The FTSE 100 ticked higher as investors await the latest decision from the Federal Reserve on interest rates,” says Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis...

Wed, 13/12/2023 - 10:05

UK stocks up on slowdown in wage growth, all eyes on US inflation data and Hasbro suffers pre-Christmas blues

 “It’s a big day for clues as to how central banks might act at their next interest rate decision,” says Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis...

Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:59

China deflation hits miners as FTSE opens lower, Begbies Traynor sees insolvencies increasing, Rightmove reports house price fall and tiny UK stock surges after hiring ex-Tesla trio

“The FTSE 100 started the week on the back foot, dragged lower by the mining sector as figures from China over the weekend showed the...

Mon, 11/12/2023 - 10:32

FTSE 100 higher as US gains on jobless claims, Berkeley profits up, Flutter stays in FTSE despite US move and Anglo American slashes production guidance

“The FTSE 100 was modestly higher in early trading on Friday following gains in the US overnight as the market awaits a key jobs report...

Fri, 08/12/2023 - 10:20

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